Can LeGOAT continue his streak of 30 ppg on 50% shooting tonight?

[Johnny32]

i say yes.

[ELITEpower23]

19th season in the league doing this shit and guys are on here melting down about one bad pass :oldlol:

LeGoat gottem on a string

[000]

Hopefully they start him at center and play him 48 minutes so the Lakers can win games.

[Johnny32]

what's crazy is this is lebron's longest 30/50 streak since 2013 which was at the time his 10th season in the lg. now we are almost 10 years past 2013 and he's doing it again. the sustained greatness is like nothing we've ever witnessed before.

[ELITEpower23]

what's crazy is this is lebron's longest 30/50 streak since 2013 which was at the time his 10th season in the lg. now we are almost 10 years past 2013 and he's doing it again. the sustained greatness is like nothing we've ever witnessed before.

LeMiraculous

[dankok8]

I've watched the last few games and Lebron's shooting is pretty insane. It seems unsustainable but then again his shooting form and confidence are at a very high level. I wouldn't be shocked if he kept it up close to this level.

How hot is he by shooting zones this season? In brackets are where this season ranks in his career.

0-3 ft: 77.6% (4th)
3-10 ft: 42.9% (8th)
10-16 ft: 44.7% (2nd)
16-23 ft: 50.0% (1st)
3pt: 36.9% (3rd)
FT: 78.1% (1st)

He is either shooting career highs (long two's, free throws) or close to career highs (rim, threes).

[SouBeachTalents]

People will harp on the team record, but it really is ridiculous that this guy is still this good at 37 fcking years old. When I saw him lumbering around at the end of last season and when he got off to a slow start this year, I completely thought his elite playing days were over. But he's still playing at a top 5 caliber level nearly 2 decades into his career.

[Johnny32]

I've watched the last few games and Lebron's shooting is pretty insane. It seems unsustainable but then again his shooting form and confidence are at a very high level. I wouldn't be shocked if he kept it up close to this level.

How hot is he by shooting zones this season? In brackets are where this season ranks in his career.

0-3 ft: 77.6% (4th)
3-10 ft: 42.9% (8th)
10-16 ft: 44.7% (2nd)
16-23 ft: 50.0% (1st)
3pt: 36.9% (3rd)
FT: 78.1% (1st)

He is either shooting career highs (long two's, free throws) or close to career highs (rim, threes).

i'm surprised he's shooting that high at the rim honestly.

[Johnny32]

People will harp on the team record, but it really is ridiculous that this guy is still this good at 37 fcking years old. When I saw him lumbering around at the end of last season and when he got off to a slow start this year, I completely thought his elite playing days were over. But he's still playing at a top 5 caliber level nearly 2 decades into his career.

same. as far as top 5. if i'm drafting a team for one series he's going first and we're winning.

[MadDog]

People will harp on the team record, but it really is ridiculous that this guy is still this good at 37 fcking years old. When I saw him lumbering around at the end of last season and when he got off to a slow start this year, I completely thought his elite playing days were over. But he's still playing at a top 5 caliber level nearly 2 decades into his career.

He's definitely all-time in longevity. In that regard, right there if not better than Kareem. Considering LeBron's age, he's having a great scoring year. But its still not having much of an impact on his team. Amid the 30 point scoring streak, the Lakers are a woeful 1-6. Yeah Westbrook has been awful down the stretch, but at what point should LeBron's defense (or lack thereof) be called into question?

[TheCorporation]

i'm surprised he's shooting that high at the rim honestly.

His finishing ability is still insanely high. He was GOAT tier for his prime career and even with a noticeably slight drop off he is still doing great. It would be like if Bill Gates lost $1B. Of course that's a big hit and to many that would cripple them financially; but, a drop off for LeBron still puts him at a great place considering he was already so high to begin with (like Bill Gates).

[TheCorporation]

He's definitely all-time in longevity. In that regard, right there if not better than Kareem.

LeBron's durability and toughness is #1, not Kareem. Don't get it twisted :lol LeBar has been set.

[SouBeachTalents]

He's definitely all-time in longevity. In that regard, right there if not better than Kareem. Considering LeBron's age, he's having a great scoring year. But its still not having much of an impact on his team. Amid the 30 point scoring streak, the Lakers are a woeful 1-6. Yeah Westbrook has been awful down the stretch, but at what point should LeBron's defense (or lack thereof) be called into question?
I know people will point to their all-star appearances from 5-10 years ago, but this team, esp without AD, just isn't anything to write home about. Westbrook is legitimately the worst player fit wise you could put next to LeBron, and frankly at his current level I think he'd be a detriment to every contender in the league, he's too ball dominant, an atrocious shooter, and too low IQ.

As far as defense, we'll probably disagree on this subject, but it's asking a lot for a guy at 37 with 60,000 miles on him to give you 30 a night AND play good, even solid defense. In the history of basketball there's not a player I can think of in his late 30's that was tasked with doing that.

[Johnny32]

for comparison sake in 06 when kobe averaged 35 ppg his longest streak of 30 ppg on 50% was 3 games.

[Johnny32]

for comparison sake in 06 when kobe averaged 35 ppg his longest streak of 30 ppg on 50% was 3 games.

when mj averaged 37 ppg in 87 his longest streak of 30 ppg on 50% was 4 games.

[TheCorporation]

for comparison sake in 06 when kobe averaged 35 ppg his longest streak of 30 ppg on 50% was 3 games.


when mj averaged 37 ppg in 97 his longest streak of 30 ppg on 50% was 4 games.

LeBestScorer :rockon:

[beasted]

Yes, while taking another L tonight to a losing team.

[Johnny32]

I know people will point to their all-star appearances from 5-10 years ago, but this team, esp without AD, just isn't anything to write home about. Westbrook is legitimately the worst player fit wise you could put next to LeBron, and frankly at his current level I think he'd be a detriment to every contender in the league, he's too ball dominant, an atrocious shooter, and too low IQ.

As far as defense, we'll probably disagree on this subject, but it's asking a lot for a guy at 37 with 60,000 miles on him to give you 30 a night AND play good, even solid defense. In the history of basketball there's not a player I can think of in his late 30's that was tasked with doing that.

this should go without saying. i mean look at the lakers rotation in lal's last gm vs mem.

melo - was out of the lg a couple yrs ago
bradley - was cut by the gsw
johnson - was out of the lg
collison - was out of the lg
howard - thought he was on his way out of the lg in 20 before the lakers signed him

hurrr, but they're 1-5 in these games, durrr

[beasted]

I know people will point to their all-star appearances from 5-10 years ago, but this team, esp without AD, just isn't anything to write home about. Westbrook is legitimately the worst player fit wise you could put next to LeBron, and frankly at his current level I think he'd be a detriment to every contender in the league, he's too ball dominant, an atrocious shooter, and too low IQ.

As far as defense, we'll probably disagree on this subject, but it's asking a lot for a guy at 37 with 60,000 miles on him to give you 30 a night AND play good, even solid defense. In the history of basketball there's not a player I can think of in his late 30's that was tasked with doing that.

The team would be better with Lebron averaging 19 with lockdown defense than 27 and half-hearted defense.

Reminds me of 08-09 Carmelo. He finally started to focus on some things outside of just scoring and his team was for the better.

[TheCorporation]

The team would be better with Lebron averaging 19 with lockdown defense than 27 and half-hearted defense.

Reminds me of 08-09 Carmelo. He finally started to focus on some things outside of just scoring and his team was for the better.

This website shit its pantalones when LeBron dropped his ppg from 26 to 24 so I couldn't even imagine what the world would say if LeBron dropped from 26 ppg to 19 :lol

Also, how many lockdown defenders do you know of in their 19th season? List them all.

[TheGoatest]

One thing is for sure: Be prepared for plenty of meltdowns from haters/alts if he continues this unbelievable streak.

[beasted]

when mj averaged 37 ppg in 87 his longest streak of 30 ppg on 50% was 4 games.

Nice one. Let's rally the BranFam with obscure requirements.

[MadDog]

I know people will point to their all-star appearances from 5-10 years ago, but this team, esp without AD, just isn't anything to write home about. Westbrook is legitimately the worst player fit wise you could put next to LeBron, and frankly at his current level I think he'd be a detriment to every contender in the league, he's too ball dominant, an atrocious shooter, and too low IQ.

As far as defense, we'll probably disagree on this subject, but it's asking a lot for a guy at 37 with 60,000 miles on him to give you 30 a night AND play good, even solid defense. In the history of basketball there's not a player I can think of in his late 30's that was tasked with doing that.

Apart from the raw numbers, you're right. Westbrook has been a bad fit. Again, I don't disagree. Thing is....the Lakers have given up like 110 points (138 to the Spurs and 122 to Brooklyn :oldlol:) in like 5 of those losses. Their defense simply hasn't looked good.

Its not so much that I expect LeBron to drop 30 and play all out defensively. More of a question regarding those points having an impact. Do the Lakers fair better with him scaling it back and focusing on the other end? Can't say definitively which is why I'm asking.

[Johnny32]

Nice one. Let's rally the BranFam with obscure requirements.

count em yourself, nerd.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01/gamelog/1987

[beasted]

count em yourself, nerd.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01/gamelog/1987

Nah I don't care about obscure "most games with these minimums" stats.

[MadDog]

this should go without saying. i mean look at the lakers rotation in lal's last gm vs mem.

melo - was out of the lg a couple yrs ago
bradley - was cut by the gsw
johnson - was out of the lg
collison - was out of the lg
howard - thought he was on his way out of the lg in 20 before the lakers signed him

hurrr, but they're 1-5 in these games, durrr

Yeah everyone LeBron ever played with sucks. Same song and dance lol

[Johnny32]

Apart from the raw numbers, you're right. Westbrook has been a bad fit. Again, I don't disagree. Thing is....the Lakers have given up like 110 points (138 to the Spurs and 122 to Brooklyn :oldlol:) in like 5 of those losses. Their defense simply hasn't looked good.

Its not so much that I expect LeBron to drop 30 and play all out defensively. More of a question regarding those points having an impact. Do the Lakers fair better with him scaling it back and focusing on the other end? Can't say definitively which is why I'm asking.

i'm sure the defense has nothing to do with two of melo/ellington/monk being on the floor at the same time.

[Johnny32]

Yeah everyone LeBron ever played with sucks. Same song and dance lol

everything i typed is true and that's why you have no rebuttal. every one of those players was out of the lg or on their way out before lal signed them.

[MadDog]

count em yourself, nerd.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01/gamelog/1987

Jordan had plenty of streaks scoring 30 on 50%. The following season, he had a streak of 7 games where he dropped 30 over 50%. Why does any of that matter though? :confusedshrug: Its dumb and completely arbitrary.

[Johnny32]

Nah I don't care about obscure "most games with these minimums" stats.

hurrr, you're making stats up. no i don't want to check for myself i'd rather continue living in denial, durrr.

[MadDog]

everything i typed is true and that's why you have no rebuttal. every one of those players was out of the lg or on their way out before lal signed them.

Nobody thinks Howard and Bradley aren't NBA players though. Another dumb post by you.

[Johnny32]

this should go without saying. i mean look at the lakers rotation in lal's last gm vs mem.

melo - was out of the lg a couple yrs ago
bradley - was cut by the gsw
johnson - was out of the lg
collison - was out of the lg
howard - thought he was on his way out of the lg in 20 before the lakers signed him

hurrr, but they're 1-5 in these games, durrr

and the other 4 players who played vs mem you asked?

legoat
westbrick
monk
tht

lebron should definitely focus less on scoring and let this clown show of nba castoffs and journey men get more shots.

[Johnny32]

Nobody thinks Howard and Bradley aren't NBA players though. Another dumb argument by you.

howard himself thought he was out of the lg in the summer of 19 and bradley was awful last yr in mia/hou and couldn't even make the gsw roster this yr. your uneducated, uninformed opinion on this doesn't matter.

[Spurs m8]

Who gives a fvck...if he does, they will probably lose.

LeTeamKiller

[Johnny32]

Who gives a fvck...if he does, they will probably lose.

LeTeamKiller

you'll be here tonight, on nye, typing his name. you clearly give a fk.

[MadDog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QwE_eoXxq4

Great video talking about LeBron's defense. Narrator makes a good argument why scoring less (but focusing on other aspects) might be better for the Lakers.

[FireDavidKahn]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FH-IHJPVIAEGQuF?format=jpg&name=medium

[Full Court]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QwE_eoXxq4

Great video talking about LeBron's defense. Narrator makes a good argument why scoring less (but focusing on other aspects) might be better for the Lakers.

That should be obvious to anyone who understands basketball.

At this point, I have to think he's only in it for the scoring stats.

[kawhileonard2]

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?489748-When-KD-and-Lebron-go-head-to-head
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459570

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?495113-Vassilis-Spanoulis-Giannis-Antetokounmpo-s-And-Luka-Doncic-s-Idol-Retired
https://www.espn.com/olympics/wbc2006/news/story?id=2568543

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?495940-Lebron-with-Shaq-2nd-round-exit-Giannis-with-Middleton-a-Title

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?495955-Giannis-just-blasted-those-who-join-super-teams-in-post-conference-interview

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?493982-Devin-Booker-Vs-Lebron-James-who-is-better-currently

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?496095-Devin-Booker-put-up-47-his-playoff-career-high-on-Lebron

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?496253-Lebron-won-2-bronze-medals-for-the-United-States-of-America-How

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?496256-Lebron-with-Tim-Duncan-Bronze-Medal-in-Olympics-Vince-with-KG-Gold-Medal

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?496255-Lebron-with-Carlos-Boozer-No-Playoffs-Deron-Williams-with-Carlos-Boozer-WCF

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?496549-Lebron-stacking-the-deck-in-2022-because-he-is-afraid-of-Devin-Booker

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?492941-1-Title-in-11-Years-for-the-Franchise-that-you-originally-played-for


http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?496831-times-when-each-top-10-player-all-time-Lost-when-they-were-expected-to-win

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?486706-Rob-Parker-LeBron-is-the-FFOAT

Record against teams with an SRS of 5.0 or higher.
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?497187-Record-against-teams-with-an-SRS-of-5-0-or-higher



Not 3, not 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or Playoff Mode Activated or A Storm is Coming
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?494319-Not-3-not-4-5-6-7-8-or-Playoff-Mode-Activated-or-A-Storm-is-Coming/page2


Playoff Mode: ACTIVATED
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?473762-Playoff-Mode-ACTIVATED



Lowest Scoring Supporting Cast Overall Playoffs
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?463869-Lowest-Scoring-Supporting-Cast-Overall-Playoffs/page3


http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?499837-Greatest-floor-raise-of-all-time/page2
Lebron played with Shaq who won league mvp and 3 finals mvp's and lost in round 2. Lebron played with Peak Duncan who had won 2 league mvp's and 3 finals mvp's and won bronze medal. Lebron played with Peak Wade who won finals mvp and got outplayed by Jason Terry. Lebron played with Derrick Rose who won mvp under age 30 which was the same as Kevin Durant who won mvp under 30 while both were on Golden State and Cleveland. Lebron played with mulitple PER leaders as well and now Russell Westbrook a league mvp winner and more triple doubles than Oscar Robertson. Yet despite all of that Lebron lost with all of them.


Jarrett Allen vs Gobert and Jarrett Allen vs Lebron
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?499786-Jarrett-Allen-vs-Gobert-and-Jarrett-Allen-vs-Lebron



http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?500431-Lakers-were-1-in-Preseason-Odds-in-2021-and-Suns-were-14
Was #1 in Preseason odds and lost to a 14th seed in odds

https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2021_preseason_odds.html

And Devin Booker walked them down in the playoffs with Devin outplaying Lebron. :confusedshrug:



http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?500416-Why-did-Pelinka-surround-Lebron-with-a-bullshit-roster
He has peak Anthony Davis, the best player on the 2020 squad and the reason the Lakers did anything as the 2019 Lakers missed the playoffs and 2021 Lakers lost in round 1 when AD wasn't around. He has Prime Melo who won a scoring title and all time leader in scoring for the Olympics. He has Dwight Howard a 3x DPOY and a guy who beat Lebron without HCA. He has Westbrook who is the modern day Oscar Robertson and also won league mvp along with average a Triple Double 4 years in a row. He also has Rondo who is a hall of famer.





Why didn't he play it against Dwight Howard in 2009 when Dwight was dominating http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?459570-How-is-it-even-possible-to-lose-to-Dwight-Howard-in-a-series-with-HCA/page10? Or against Duncan or KG or Dirk? Why did he run away from KD a guy at his position?
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?489748-When-KD-and-Lebron-go-head-to-head

Why didn't he do **** against Booker in the playoffs as well?

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?496095-Devin-Booker-put-up-47-his-playoff-career-high-on-Lebron


Devin Booker broke Lebron
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?500264-Devin-Booker-broke-Lebron&p=14500724




http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?500440-Russell-Westbrook-leading-the-league-in-Triple-Doubles-Thus-far-in-2022-Season
https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/triple-double-leaders-2021-2022-stats


Top 50 All-Time List - Shot Clock Era = #1
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?497028-Top-50-All-Time-List-Shot-Clock-Era-1&p=14426360&viewfull=1#post14426360

[TheCorporation]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FH-IHJPVIAEGQuF?format=jpg&name=medium

LeIncredible

[MadDog]

That should be obvious to anyone who understands basketball.

At this point, I have to think he's only in it for the scoring stats.

You would think. Most LeBron fans though just dump blame on his teammates and want a quick fix. Via trade :oldlol: Not saying Westbrook fits or that I wouldn't explore options, but damn. At some point defense has to matter.

[Manny98]

Can he win a game more importantly :oldlol:

[Full Court]

You would think. Most LeBron fans though just dump blame on his teammates and want a quick fix. Via trade :oldlol: Not saying Westbrook fits or that I wouldn't explore options, but damn. At some point defense has to matter.

Nothing matters to the Lebronies except his stats.

[FireDavidKahn]

Epic thread OP.

LeBron does it AGAIN
:hammertime::hammertime::hammertime:

[Johnny32]

lol @ how dumb and desperate they look.

[ELITEpower23]

lol @ how dumb and desperate they look.

LeNightmare has had these bois shook for the last 19 years :oldlol::roll: