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DON'T FEED THE TROLL
Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
After seeing today's game,even though it was couple of possessions lebron defended howard better than joel.Considering he is stronger than joel it is normal but why dont spo use lebron on howard more.
BTW i think lebron is the most versatile defender of all time again one of the best defenders of all time too.
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NBA All-star
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
Okay well...he's neither of those things.
However, the times he had to guard Howard in the post he did okay fighting over Dwight and trying to move him out of position.
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DON'T FEED THE TROLL
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
Originally Posted by Derka
Okay well...he's neither of those things.
However, the times he had to guard Howard in the post he did okay fighting over Dwight and trying to move him out of position.
Compared to joel,he was much better.Actually considering he weighs around 270lbs almost as much as howard,it would be better to use him against howard.
Thats your opinion,but i genuinely think he is the most versatile defender of all time and certainly one of the best defenders of all time.Only other player that can deny howard the position with his strength and than shut down elite pg's would be prime Rodman.Maybe him but no other player.
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2nd Greatest Player
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
LeBron is taller, more athletic, and has a higher defensive IQ than Joel Anthony. Bruce Bowen also called LBJ the best overall defender in the NBA last week.
Originally Posted by CardiacKemba
Bruce Bowen, defensive master, just said on NBA Tonight that LeBron James is the best "overall defender" in the league right now.
Some of his other selections he just stated:
Best one on one defender: Tony Allen
Best Team Defender: Kevin Garnett
Best Help Defender: Nick Collison
Do you agree or disagree with his opinions?
Will post link as soon as one is available. Was just on live TV then.
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Future NBA G.O.A.T
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
cuz he would get more fouls
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Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
Originally Posted by Lebron23
LeBron is taller, more athletic, and has a higher defensive IQ than Joel Anthony. Bruce Bowen also called LBJ the best overall defender in the NBA last week.
I didn't know Lebron was taller. Joel is definitely longer tho. But as Arifgokcen said, Lebron played him smart and effective.
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2nd Greatest Player
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
Originally Posted by Pointguard
I didn't know Lebron was taller. Joel is definitely longer tho. But as Arifgokcen said, Lebron played him smart and effective.
Joel Anthony is 6'7". LeBron looks like a legit 6'8" with 6'3 3/4" Dwayne Wade.
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Decent college freshman
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
Originally Posted by arifgokcen
Compared to joel,he was much better.Actually considering he weighs around 270lbs almost as much as howard,it would be better to use him against howard.
Thats your opinion,but i genuinely think he is the most versatile defender of all time and certainly one of the best defenders of all time.Only other player that can deny howard the position with his strength and than shut down elite pg's would be prime Rodman.Maybe him but no other player.
+ Gus Johnson. He would guard everyone from Big O to Debusschere to Jerry West to even Chamberlain, jumping at center for the tip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDEVzU6Qpu0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFrhKI63e80#t=1m46s
Aug 5 2010
He'd go night after night against the toughest big guys, power forwards and centers in the league, and then he'd switch off and guard Oscar and Jerry West when he ran into their teams.
"He really was a one-of-a-kind physical specimen," Monroe said. "The only one I could compare him to with the size, strength, speed and the hops is LeBron James."
Last edited by PHILA; 02-20-2012 at 12:52 AM.
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High School Varsity 6th Man
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
Which is why Lebron is considered the best player in the league. They are players that are better than Lebron at certain aspects. But Lebron pretty much does everything on the court very well. His only really weak aspect is his footwork and post game.
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Original ISH CLTHornet
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
Dwight is a puzzy. Lebron is a defensive beast. A big defensive game against Dwight is great but not enough to call him the best defensive player ever.
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Very good NBA starter
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
I didn't see Lebron guarding Howard (i only watched a little bit of the end of the game here and there), but that's no surprise that he could defend Howard straight up.
Two years ago, Cleveland had Illguaskas and their other center (was it Shaq that year?) injured . Lebron had to play Center for 25 minutes a game twice. One of those times was on Tyson Chandler and he held his own.
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Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
Originally Posted by Lebron23
Joel is 6'9 if i am not mistaken.
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well well well
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
Originally Posted by DropStep
Which is why Lebron is considered the best player in the league. They are players that are better than Lebron at certain aspects. But Lebron pretty much does everything on the court very well. His only really weak aspect is his footwork and post game.
and 4th quarters.
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I brick nerf balls
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
Originally Posted by arifgokcen
After seeing today's game,even though it was couple of possessions lebron defended howard better than joel.Considering he is stronger than joel it is normal but why dont spo use lebron on howard more.
BTW i think lebron is the most versatile defender of all time again one of the best defenders of all time too.
he's great on D no question........ it's a pretty bold statement to say he's best of all time tho
Rodman, Bill Russell, Jerry West & Walt Frazier, Michael Cooper, Chamberlain, Glove come to mind without even thinking bout it. LeBron defense is better than those guys?
He might be up there top 15 tho. The guy can rock
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Titles are overrated
Re: Lebron defense on Howard(WOW)
If you can guard both Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard you are a monster.
Though I suspect Rodman towards the end of his pistons run could do both as well.
And Shawn Marion guarded both Tmac and Yao Ming in the same game at times.
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