Lebron

[bison]

Per Sam Amick:

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[Manny98]

LeBron willing to sacrifice his stats in order to win i like it :applause:

[paksat]

Lolllllllllll

Halp Me Plz Gawddd Halppp Meeeeee

My Legacy Is Destroyeeddddddddddddddd

[SpaceJam2]

The ultimate team player :applause:

Enjoy greatness we will never see another like him

we are witness :eek:

[bigkingsfan]

Legoat about to play the full time Magic Johnson role (without the gay butt-sex)

[paksat]

2004 - missed playoffs

2005 - missed playoffs despite the East all-star center on his team

2006 - 2nd round elimination

2007 - 2-seeded Cavs beat 1-seeded Pistons to make Finals (lebron averaged 21 on 41% outside of game 5; 25 on 45% overall)..... then 22 on 36% in Finals sweep loss

2008 - 26 on 35% in ecsf loss

2009 - loses with 60-win 1 seed

2010 - loses with 60-win 1 seed (record - no one ever lost with 60-win 1 seed for two straight yrs)

Then said "fck this, I can't handle being such a loser" and teamed up with the #2 and #4 players in PER aka the best forward and shooting guard in the league

[SpaceJam2]

The ultimate team player :applause:

Enjoy greatness we will never see another like him

we are witness :eek:

[Bronbron23]

LeBron willing to sacrifice his stats in order to win i like it :applause:
Yup. Most of the greats figured out early that sacrificing your stats for team movement and chemistry is the key to success. This has always been my main problem with LeBron he's always been way to ball dominant. That's great for stats but shitty for winning. As dominant as LeBron is he'd have 5 or 6 rings by now if he adopted this philosophy earlier.

And lol at you and space jam just realizing that this is a good thing now after years of arguing that better stats is greater than lesser stats but actually winning :facepalm

[SpaceJam2]

Yup. Most of the greats figured out early that sacrificing your stats for team movement and chemistry is the key to success. This has always been my main problem with LeBron he's always been way to ball dominant. That's great for stats but shitty for winning. As dominant as LeBron is he'd have 5 or 6 rings by now if he adopted this philosophy earlier.

And lol at you and space jam just realizing that this is a good thing now after years of arguing that better stats is greater than lesser stats but actually winning :facepalm

He gets stats naturally he doesn't force them like others

He is getting older and slowing down

Think harder next time please

[RealSkipBayless]

Yeah it makes sense.

AD, Kawhi, Kuzma can play together at a high level for almost a decade. Perfect spot for Kawhi. Lebron will just take a seat back and playmake.

[90sgoat]

Lebron won't sacrifice, because if he begins sacrificing shot attempts, then he sacrifices assists.

Almost all Lebron's assists come from PnR and then drive and kick.

If he was to actually play a successful brand of basketball with AD and Kawhi, he'd have to basically turn into Lamar Odom and put up 18-6-6 or something to that order with good defense.

So no, he won't do that, can't do that, because it would expose his stats as not meaningful.

[stalkerforlife]

Lmfao.

[Bronbron23]

He gets stats naturally he doesn't force them like others

He is getting older and slowing down

Think harder next time please
Yeah he's much better at being ball dominant than say Westbrook or harden. He's way better than both of those guys. He's still too ball dominant though. His teams always have the worst ball movement. Miami wasn't to bad. It's no coincidence that those years were his worst stats wise but best winning wise.

[305Baller]

cocksuckin lebron. i love it

[Vino24]

LePippen to finish his career :applause:

[sdot_thadon]

Although I doubt any of this even happens, I absolutely love it. All the bs narratives are being tied into knots. Mj and Kobe stans heads are spinning to the point they're all losing their collective shit. I only wish this period before free agency could last 2 more months this has been an entertaining read to say the least.:applause:

[brooks_thompson]

"...after I get my 25/7/7"

[LostCause]

Going for them 3rd option rings

[Mr Feeny]

This is sensible. He is going to be 35 years old and Kawhi (and possible AD as well) is better at this point, and they will both be there after Lebron leaves. Give them the keys to the franchise and make Kawhi the number 1 option. Tailor your game around him.

There is nothing wrong with being a strong 2nd or 3rd option on a title team. If their egos are in check, the lakers are winning the next 3 titles. Imagine Lebron adding 3 Kobe rings to his collection of 3 lead dog rings, and in the process passing Kobe in total ring count:lol

[r0drig0lac]

Lolllllllllll

Halp Me Plz Gawddd Halppp Meeeeee

My Legacy Is Destroyeeddddddddddddddd
this

[Keno]

the greatest team mate of all time. :applause:

[Kingwillball]

This is sensible. He is going to be 35 years old and Kawhi (and possible AD as well) is better at this point, and they will both be there after Lebron leaves. Give them the keys to the franchise and make Kawhi the number 1 option. Tailor your game around him.

There is nothing wrong with being a strong 2nd or 3rd option on a title team. If their egos are in check, the lakers are winning the next 3 titles. Imagine Lebron adding 3 Kobe rings to his collection of 3 lead dog rings, and in the process passing Kobe in total ring count:lol

Honestly Lebron just needs couple guys who can give him a couple gms a series he doesn

[Mr Feeny]

[QUOTE=Kingwillball]Honestly Lebron just needs couple guys who can give him a couple gms a series he doesn

[Kingwillball]

I think he'll be 3rd option exclusively starting from the 2020-2021 season. He'll be distinct 2nd option to Kawhi and maybe 3rd option overall, most of the time this year if this trade goes through,in my opinion.

There is a clear gap between Kawhi and Lebron at the moment. It remains to be seen but in doubt Kawhi is taking a backseat to anyone right now.

Clear gap I think it’s more like Lebron will still control offense and he will let Kahwi play D on teams best wing and pick his spots to score at times. Lebron is a superior offensive player still don’t get it twisted.with that said all 3 will have games where they are the lead dog offensively (who’s hot) that will determine who gets majority of shots. With that said Lebron will have plenty of 20 pt 15 assists gms if he has AD and Kahwi along with Kuzma. All 3 will average 24+ IMO.. Kuzma will average 18 and role players will score the leftovers.

Lebron may not lead team in scoring for first time in career but he will probably average career high in assists.

[insidehoops]

This is sensible. He is going to be 35 years old and Kawhi (and possible AD as well) is better at this point, and they will both be there after Lebron leaves. Give them the keys to the franchise and make Kawhi the number 1 option. Tailor your game around him.

There is nothing wrong with being a strong 2nd or 3rd option on a title team.


Yes, this

[MrFonzworth]

I think he'll be 3rd option exclusively starting from the 2020-2021 season. He'll be distinct 2nd option to Kawhi and maybe 3rd option overall, most of the time this year if this trade goes through,in my opinion.

There is a clear gap between Kawhi and Lebron at the moment. It remains to be seen but in doubt Kawhi is taking a backseat to anyone right now.
Absolutely. This.

[ArbitraryWater]

Yes, this

nah

any team lebron is on will be led by lebron

he's lebron

he did this shit a yr ago


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOz8Obs3_wU


and some of it still now

[egokiller]

Although I doubt any of this even happens, I absolutely love it. All the bs narratives are being tied into knots. Mj and Kobe stans heads are spinning to the point they're all losing their collective shit. I only wish this period before free agency could last 2 more months this has been an entertaining read to say the least.:applause:

Actually it would be perfect for MJ and Kobe stans if Kawhi joins the lakers. We already know that lebron is going to regulate AD and Kawhi to spot up shooters like he's always done. This guy is notorious for saying one thing and doing another.

Then when the locker room problems occur and trades are demanded, it will be another "I told you so moment"

This gonna be good.:banana:

[beastee]

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Can't blame him though. He knows 3/9 isn't enough to catch MJ and Kareem and this way if Kawhi keeps winning chips...he gets them too and doesn't need to worry about that narrative to start creeping...Genius move for him at the diminishing skill part of his career.

[bobopenguin]

soft bone bron. He is no alpha.

[SamuraiSWISH]

What a beta

[34-24 Footwork]

Lebron won't sacrifice, because if he begins sacrificing shot attempts, then he sacrifices assists.

Almost all Lebron's assists come from PnR and then drive and kick.

If he was to actually play a successful brand of basketball with AD and Kawhi, he'd have to basically turn into Lamar Odom and put up 18-6-6 or something to that order with good defense.

So no, he won't do that, can't do that, because it would expose his stats as not meaningful.

Someone that understands basketball...

Refreshing.

[LostCause]

nah

any team lebron is on will be led by lebron

he's lebron

he did this shit a yr ago


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOz8Obs3_wU


and some of it still now

He's the 2nd best player on the team, currently. If Kawhi joins, he'd be the 3rd

I think with the full offseason he may return in much better shape than he's been in years and come out the gate strong, but you don't ask arguably the best player in the game today to join your team after he just led another team to a championship, with the conditions that you'd take a backseat, cater to his needs and follow his lead, if you intend to "lead" that team or if you believe you're still the best player on the floor

As someone else said, there's nothing wrong with being the 2nd or 3rd best player on a championship team. Thats only a big deal to you stans (see Kobe), which makes it hilarious

[insidehoops]

Kawhi just won Finals MVP, and Anthony Davis is just entering his prime. It makes all the sense in the world for 35 year-old LeBron to make it clear he will help make them shine

[MrFonzworth]

nah

any team lebron is on will be led by lebron

he's lebron

he did this shit a yr ago


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOz8Obs3_wU


and some of it still now
You've never watched a game of basketball stick to the excel sheets snitch

[SamuraiSWISH]

The prospect of LeBron winning more rings has reduced poor coach to a Alex Jones-esque conspiracy theorist.
Why would LeBron winning a ring with the best player in the league currently, Leonard ...

Second best player in the league, Anthony Davis, and the third best player of all time player efficiency wise, count for anything?

Especially when he is saying he

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[MrFonzworth]

::hammertime::dancin:djparty:dancin:hammertime:

[insidehoops]

What should LeBron's sales pitch to Kawhi be?

[BallsOut]

What should LeBron's sales pitch to Kawhi be?

I can't win without the luxury of playing with two other superstars in their primes. Come be the other superstar player that I need to stack the deck and win without any competition so that people will remember me as a winner 20 years from now because I'm actually a coward and chose the easiest way of winning rings.

[SpaceJam2]

Samurai get your panties out of a bunch and focus up we're talking basketball you pathological lying worthless fraud

F O C U S

U P

What should LeBron's pitch to Kawhi consist of?

[NBAGOAT]

What should LeBron's sales pitch to Kawhi be?

To paraphrase wat someone else said in a thread. Lebron should protest pelinka recruiting kawhi because some virgins on ish would make fun of him

[FireDavidKahn]

IT'S FINALLY TIME.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYsvH9cj66M

[GimmeThat]

side note, don't bring random guests, aka your friends back to trash our place

[k0kakw0rld]

This is so disappointing tbh.

I've never seen/heard MJ say such thing. :biggums:

[baudkarma]

LeBron SAYING he's willing to sacrifice his stats in order to win i like it :applause:

Saying does not equal doing. LeBron may be spinning a load of BS in order to get another star player to bolster his own legacy. Or he may be completely sincere at this point in time, but his attitude will change once the season starts and the numbers start to count. Or maybe he is being completely truthful, and he's willing to become a backup player in order to help his team win a championship. Which story is true? :confusedshrug:

All I know is this. Thus far in his career, LeBron has always been the star on his teams. How would he accept a backup role? Maybe gracefully, but I'm very doubtful.

[Kingwillball]

Lebron is a competitor and has an huge ego he will go as far as

[Overdrive]

LeBron willing to sacrifice his stats in order to win i like it :applause:

Would be a first. Usually it's the other way round.

[BallsOut]

LeBron and his bitch stans thought he could just "tailor to Kawhi" on his way to another easy ring, but unlike LeBron, Leonard ain't a bitch. He actually values competition unlike LeBron. LeBron stans are so mad right now. I love it. Eat shit Bron stans.

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

[Kingwillball]

LeBron and his bitch stans thought he could just "tailor to Kawhi" on his way to another easy ring, but unlike LeBron, Leonard ain't a bitch. He actually values competition unlike LeBron. LeBron stans are so mad right now. I love it. Eat shit Bron stans.

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

Now lebron will have to teach Kawai who the master is.. can

[STATUTORY]

:roll: Kawhi told LeThot "NO" like he was a damn groupie

[FKAri]

Paul George's sales pitch to Kawhi: "I will bendover and not tell a soul for your needs".

[SamuraiSWISH]

:roll: Kawhi told LeThot "NO" like he was a damn groupie
:oldlol:

LeThotness like mother like son. Whores can’t be turned into loyal house wifes.

[3ball]

This gives Kawhi a psychological edge over Lebron...

Actually, it accentuates the mental edge kawhi had on Lebron since 2013, when Lebron famously looked with fear at Kawhi re-entering the game

[BallsOut]

LeBron kissing Kawhi's ass only to have him go to the Clippers. Dude has no shame.

[STATUTORY]

This gives Kawhi a psychological edge over Lebron...

Actually, it accentuates the mental edge kawhi had on Lebron since 2013, when Lebron famously looked with fear at Kawhi re-entering the game


great point, Bran already verbablly and mentally submitted to Kawhi


:oldlol:

LeThotness like mother like son. Whores can’t be turned into loyal house wifes.


:roll: Kawhi wasn't wifeing up Bran's old ass

[FultzNationRISE]

Thickness