LeBron and screens

LBJ · Post #1 » by **LBJ** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 3:52 am

Am I the only Cavs fan who thinks that LeBron gets way too many screens? Am I the only person who wants to see LeBron get more ISOs and post-ups?

As I was pondering this, I reminded myself if LeBron only posted up or took guys off the dribble that other players (big men) might not get involved and become spectators. they get mismatches and guys like Hickson and Varejao going to the hole on pick-and-rolls but i would love to see him get more 1 on 1 opportunities. Kind of like Melo always does in the half court.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #2 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 4:49 am

Lebron loves the pick and roll. He always has.

I actually think he is most effective 1 on 1 without a pick, but he likes using the pick and roll to setup his bigs and shooters with open looks.

I think it's just part of his personality, always looking for the pass.

L&H_05 · Post #3 » by **L&H_05** » Thu Apr 8, 2010 5:17 am

I would actually like to see LeBron set more screens....

LBJ · Post #4 » by **LBJ** » Fri Apr 9, 2010 6:11 am

Ya LeBron setting screens would be intimidating.

what about the idea of setting off the ball screens for LeBron so he gets the ball when the defensive player is off-balance so he can go for the J or a drive? Kind of like Ray Allen style but he could shoot or drive or even pass depending on the situation.

Bomb_First · Post #5 » by **Bomb_First** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:18 am

LBJ wrote:Ya LeBron setting screens would be intimidating.

what about the idea of setting off the ball screens for LeBron so he gets the ball when the defensive player is off-balance so he can go for the J or a drive? Kind of like Ray Allen style but he could shoot or drive or even pass depending on the situation.

It wouldn't hurt to try that, but thats not really the Cavs style.

kenneth9265 · Post #6 » by **kenneth9265** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:20 am

Wow, I don't think I have ever seen Lebron set a pick for his teammates before...

Itmotep · Post #7 » by **Itmotep** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:18 pm

kenneth9265 wrote:Wow, I don't think Lebron have ever set a pick for his Cavs team becore....hmmmm?

What was that?

and1GS · Post #8 » by **and1GS** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:17 am

IMO the pick and roll is where he thrives. He has the vision of a PG and is a fantastic scorer so you're really screwed no matter what you do defensively.

kenneth9265 · Post #9 » by **kenneth9265** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:41 am

Itmotep wrote:
kenneth9265 wrote:Wow, I don't think Lebron have ever set a pick for his Cavs team becore....hmmmm?

What was that?

There, I edited, I was halfway asleep when I typed it... :lol: