A few things to keep in mind fellas.. for when Lebron wins it all this year

[dubeta]

The talent around LeBron is similar to the talent Jordan had from 1984-1987, you know, the time where Jordan went 1-9 in the playoffs.


Therefore, if LeBron's overall playoff record over the next few years is better than 1-9, he will automatically be better than Jordan, who at many years struggled to make the playoffs with star teammates, going 30-52 and still making the playoffs is a weak conference.

Furthermore, Jordan's lack of all-around playmaking, rebounding, and overall defense was a detriment to his team, needing to get the GOAT at each of those skills (Pippen, Rodman) before Jordan was even a factor. LeBron on the otherhand often leads his team in all categories, allowing him to win even with subpar teammate production, something Jordan could never do.

This Cavs team is the 1986 Bulls all over again, lets see if LeBron can take them further.

This is the truth, quoted for reference.

[3ball]

You are generalizing an entire league over one gif

It's not generalizing, nor one gif - spacing and defensive 3 seconds occur on EVERY possession - they create wider lanes and force defenders to help from further distances on EVERY possession.

The GIF is just an example for new fans that don't yet fully comprehend what they are watching - but since spacing and defensive 3 seconds happen on every possession, there are an infinite number of GIFs demonstrating these things.

So no need to generalize - it is what it is.
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[Smoke117]

It's not generalizing, nor one gif - spacing and defensive 3 seconds occur on EVERY possession - they create wider lanes and force defenders to help from further distances on EVERY possession.

The GIF is just an example for new fans that don't yet fully comprehend what they are watching.

So no need to generalize - it is what it is.

[Im Still Ballin]

[navy]

3ball .

[KobesFinger]

OP what if the Cavs don't win?

[k0kakw0rld]

OP what if the Cavs don't win?

same question I was gonna ask him. Warriors are going to win it all.

[3ball]

the defense always looks like that when there is a pick-and-roll in the corner - previous eras defenses looked the same in this particular spot you've identified, except there would be defender(s) camping under the rim too, which you don't see in the GIF above.

[Hey Yo]

Let me know when LeBron quit on his team and the league cause he knew he couldn't win 4 titles in a row, like beta MJ did.

[poido123]

Not happening this year.


I can tell you that.

[SHAQisGOAT]

That modern day D!

OP's obvious agenda driven but yea... And people have the nerve to say shit about past eras' defense; that's terrible

Ol Jack Burton... Classic movie

[3ball]

the defense always looks like that when there is a pick-and-roll in the corner - previous eras defenses looked the same in this particular spot you've identified, except there would be defender(s) camping under the rim too, which you don't see in the GIF above.

Here's REAL no-spacing and paint-camping - this occurred every possession, as dictated by the VERIFIABLE rules and lack of 3-point shooting... No Spacing = Defenders in Close Proximity = Easier/Better Help Defense:























... See Bill Walton Waiting in Lane

[3ball]

same question I was gonna ask him. Warriors are going to win it all.

I hope you're right - but if you are, it would show how the game has changed - jumpshooting teams were incapable of winning in previous eras... you had to have wings or bigs that could dominate inside.

GS reminds me of 2011 Mavs with better shooters.. but no Dirk.

[3ball]

Let me know when LeBron quit on his team and the league cause he knew he couldn't win 4 titles in a row, like beta MJ did.

there were no more challenges for Jordan.. that's why he retired... it's well-documented that he retired because there were no more challenges for him..

both he and phil jackson have said that many times.

[3ball]

Not happening this year.


I can tell you that.

hopefully, when they play the best teams in the playoffs, something in their offense or defense will be exposed.