First Round Playoff Thread

Ayt · Post #3501 » by **Ayt** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:48 am

God he's good.

turbo2k · Post #3502 » by **turbo2k** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:48 am

Bron Bron came to play. Props. I was a James hater for last year (I did not like the decision), but have gotten over it. I have had questions as others have about is closing, but this was very impressive as all get out.

Ayt · Post #3503 » by **Ayt** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:49 am

It is too bad LeBron didn't play with better players sooner in his career. He would have developed his off the ball game and post game much sooner if he had, IMO.

That being said, I think he's always been an excellent off the ball player. He's always had great instincts in that regard, but it would have been interesting seeing him play with some players that actually deserved to have some offense run through them instead of him when he was younger.

paul · Post #3504 » by **paul** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:50 am

Newz wrote:Wade finally playing like he is capable of.

paul wrote:There's little doubt Wade does what he's done the rest of the series and eeks out 20+ points on 40% shooting or so with a slightly better second half effort, so those saying he's playing well will be able to keep up that insane charade I guess.

It's what he's done all series.

turbo2k · Post #3505 » by **turbo2k** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:52 am

I must say, ESPN3 was a cool addition.

Newz · Post #3506 » by **Newz** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:52 am

Ayt wrote:It is too bad LeBron didn't play with better players sooner in his career. He would have developed his off the ball game and post game much sooner if he had, IMO.

That being said, I think he's always been an excellent off the ball player. He's always had great instincts in that regard, but it would have been interesting seeing him play with some players that actually deserved to have some offense run through them instead of him when he was younger.

If he can continue to dominate in the post on a level even close to what he has done tonight, he's going to be great for another 10-12 years.

Scary that one of, if not the most complete player ever is adding even more to his game.

Ayt · Post #3507 » by **Ayt** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:52 am

The Prometheus marketing has been awful, IMO.

paul · Post #3508 » by **paul** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:53 am

This was about as clutch of a performance as has ever been delivered in the mordern NBA. Not too many teams in history have been under more pressure than Miami were coming in to this game and unlike virtually all of his teammates Lebron stood up.

Like I said I'm no fanboy of his, but he deserves major props out of tonight. This was Jordan like, and I hold Jordan to a god-like level when it comes to basketball.

turbo2k · Post #3509 » by **turbo2k** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:54 am

Newz wrote:
Ayt wrote:It is too bad LeBron didn't play with better players sooner in his career. He would have developed his off the ball game and post game much sooner if he had, IMO.

That being said, I think he's always been an excellent off the ball player. He's always had great instincts in that regard, but it would have been interesting seeing him play with some players that actually deserved to have some offense run through them instead of him when he was younger.

If he can continue to dominate in the post on a level even close to what he has done tonight, he's going to be great for another 10-12 years.

Scary that one of, if not the most complete player ever is adding even more to his game.

Yep, that's the crazy thing with his physique. He can be big enough to play in the post for a long time even after his athleticism 'declines', he'll still be dominant.

Ayt · Post #3510 » by **Ayt** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:54 am

Why is LeBron still out there?

Newz · Post #3511 » by **Newz** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:54 am

Ayt wrote:Why is LeBron still out there?

Spo wants to tire him out for game 7.

Ayt · Post #3512 » by **Ayt** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:55 am

Should take him out now.

turbo2k · Post #3513 » by **turbo2k** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:55 am

paul wrote:This was about as clutch of a performance as has ever been delivered in the mordern NBA. Not too many teams in history have been under more pressure than Miami were coming in to this game and unlike virtually all of his teammates Lebron stood up.

Like I said I'm no fanboy of his, but he deserves major props out of tonight. This was Jordan like, and I hold Jordan to a god-like level when it comes to basketball.

Even the haterzzz have to give it up to him tonight. This is what everyone's wanted all along. That 'I'm gonna do it myself' attitude when it gets down to the nitty gritty.

Ayt · Post #3514 » by **Ayt** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:55 am

And........Spo leaves him in.

Newz · Post #3515 » by **Newz** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:56 am

Ayt wrote:Should take him out now.

Yup. Rest James and Wade. Keep Bosh in, feed him the ball and try to get him back into a rhythm.

Ayt · Post #3516 » by **Ayt** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:57 am

45-15-5 with 19-26 shooting. Wow.

Max Green · Post #3517 » by **Max Green** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:58 am

It's disrespectful to make Lebron stay out on the court against guys like Keyon Dooling and Ryan Hollins.

paul · Post #3518 » by **paul** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:59 am

turbo2k wrote:
paul wrote:This was about as clutch of a performance as has ever been delivered in the mordern NBA. Not too many teams in history have been under more pressure than Miami were coming in to this game and unlike virtually all of his teammates Lebron stood up.

Like I said I'm no fanboy of his, but he deserves major props out of tonight. This was Jordan like, and I hold Jordan to a god-like level when it comes to basketball.

Even the haterzzz have to give it up to him tonight. This is what everyone's wanted all along. That 'I'm gonna do it myself' attitude when it gets down to the nitty gritty.

I don't think there's any doubt James has gotten himself into trouble over the journey by trying to be too good of a teammate and share too much.

Something Jordan and Bryant in particular never had to worry about.

paul · Post #3519 » by **paul** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 3:00 am

Ayt wrote:45-15-5 with 19-26 shooting. Wow.

Wade, Bosh, Miller and Battier all missed bunnies off his passes too. Could have easily been an enormous triple double.

turbo2k · Post #3520 » by **turbo2k** » Fri Jun 8, 2012 3:00 am

Max Green wrote:It's disrespectful to make Lebron stay out on the court against guys like Keyon Dooling and Ryan Hollins.

When I said earlier about if he believes he is the best player in the world, you don't rest one minute, well now you do. I was not expecting this to get so out of hand. BUT, if it comes out that it was LeBron's decision to stay in, I respect it.