What's wrong with LeBron?

[QUOTE=LA_Showtime]I love the idiots who use the hater excuse when they can't think of anything better to say.

Again, saying that LeBron James isn't as explosive as he was in seasons past is something I along with many others have observed.

Why am I even talking to you? You've proved in seasons past you're just an idiot who knows nothing about basketball.[/QUOTE]

The smugness in your posts clearly reflect you don't want others to have opinions that don't match yours. You have solid basketball knowledge; you should just rely on that.

[QUOTE=LA_Showtime]I love the idiots who use the hater excuse when they can't think of anything better to say.

Again, saying that LeBron James isn't as explosive as he was in seasons past is something I along with many others have observed.

Why am I even talking to you? You've proved in seasons past you're just an idiot who knows nothing about basketball.[/QUOTE]


You think that Lebron has "lost explosiveness" and you wanna tell me I know nothing about basketball? I mean it doesn't take a basketball genius to understand that typically players don't even hit there prime to around 25, but you seem to think Lebron is already on decline. Great observation. :applause:
24 years old and losing it. Its just laughable; and somehow i'm the one who knows nothing about bball.
You are just a Lebron hater plain and simple.

You know what? Reading this, when Lebron asks to come to New York, we'll say "Thanks, but no thanks." Who needs him....

[QUOTE=sixer6ad]The smugness in your posts clearly reflect you don't want others to have opinions that don't match yours. You have solid basketball knowledge; you should just rely on that.[/QUOTE]

Lol it's the weekday and I'm just bored.

[QUOTE=DukeDelonte13]You think that Lebron has "lost explosiveness" and you wanna tell me I know nothing about basketball? I mean it doesn't take a basketball genius to understand that typically players don't even hit there prime to around 25, but you seem to think Lebron is already on decline. Great observation. :applause:
24 years old and losing it. Its just laughable; and somehow i'm the one who knows nothing about bball.
You are just a Lebron hater plain and simple.[/QUOTE]

LMAO @ LeBron hater. Give me a break. I prefer LeBron's game to Kobe's game. Oh wait, now I'm a Kobe hater.

[QUOTE=LA_Showtime]LMAO @ LeBron hater. Give me a break. I prefer LeBron's game to Kobe's game. Oh wait, now I'm a Kobe hater.[/QUOTE]
Really? Most people here find LeBron's game ugly compared to others...

[QUOTE=LA_Showtime]LMAO @ LeBron hater. Give me a break. I prefer LeBron's game to Kobe's game. Oh wait, now I'm a Kobe hater.[/QUOTE]
Man, have you been watching any Cavs games at all this season? He's still a run away fright train and still as quick as any guard in the NBA. I mean he looks like a tight end going full speed on the fastbreak. He may have lost some leaping ability from his 03-06 years, but you gotta keep in mind that LeBron has gained ALOT of muscle weight, since then. Still it's amazing how he can gain all that sheer strength and yet still maintain his quickness and speed. Also you have to remember, LeBron only really started to seriously lift weights in 2008. And not suprisingly since that time, he has gone up to 270 pounds, compared to bieng only at 240 in his rookie year.


Overall, I think LeBron is as explosive as ever, he's alot stronger compared to his Rookie year, and has maintained speed, quickness, and agility.

If he's not going to post up, there's NO NEED for him to be that heavy. He needs to either lose weight, or start posting up.

[QUOTE=Dave3]Really? Most people here find LeBron's game ugly compared to others...[/QUOTE]

Not his fluidity or whatever... just the way he approaches the game.

[QUOTE=Dave3]Watching the Cavs this year, I've mirrored many of the thoughts people have been voicing regarding LeBron's explosiveness, and particularly how it seems that it has disappeared. [B]The guy doesn't seem to get nearly as high as he used to and most people have noticed it.[/B] I've also noticed that he doesn't seem to try as hard to jump very high, but I'm not sure if I'm right. So for those that watch the Cavs frequently, has he just not been trying to jump as high or explode as much, or has he actually lost a step before even turning 25?[/QUOTE]


Bump.

He was just pacing himself.

Baseball prime: 27 to 32
Football prime: 23 to 28
Basketball prime: 24 to 29

Based on his size and style of play it seems plausible that Lebron could drop off earlier than average, say around 27/28. Lebron is a borderline middle aged player imo.

[QUOTE=kmartshopper]Baseball prime: 27 to 32
Football prime: 23 to 28
Basketball prime: 24 to 29

Based on his size and style of play it seems plausible that Lebron could drop off earlier than average, say around 27/28. [B]Lebron is a borderline middle aged player imo[/B].[/QUOTE]

:wtf:


Not this sh*t again.

[QUOTE=Ancient Legend]Bump.

He was just pacing himself.[/QUOTE]
Absolutely. During last night's game, he had two of the most explosive plays I have ever seen out of him. On two separate occasions, he went coast-to-coast at full speed and got to the cup... One for a dunk and the other for a reverse layup. I think he now understands exactly how to pace himself so that he is at full capacity come playoff time.

Yeah, borderline middle-aged: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrCAskM65N4[/url]

I hope I can do that when I'm borderline middle-aged...

The Cavs are in great shape right now. I'd say Lebron is being smart and gearing up for the playoffs. You'll get your share of explosiveness then.

I believe it's called playing sensibly.