The Lebron Thread (2015-16 Pt. 3)

SideshowBob · Post #221 » by **SideshowBob** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:40 am

Wasn't that a shooting foul?

I like Lebron on the high-block here

IG2 · Post #222 » by **IG2** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:46 am

This has probably been his best looking game physically in the playoffs. And has played a great game overall too, free throws aside. That could be a serious problem in the Finals, btw.

PCProductions · Post #223 » by **PCProductions** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:46 am

Man Lowry really just isn't a playoff performer. His only good games were against a depleted Miami roster.

Heej · Post #224 » by **Heej** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:47 am

SideshowBob wrote:Wasn't that a shooting foul?

I like Lebron on the high-block here

Also, that one play with Love at the high post and he back cut Carroll was exactly what I envisioned when they came together. I thought it would be this generation's version of Walton and Bird improvising to get backdoor lay ups. I truly expect to see some of that next year when this team has a fully healthy training camp under Lue. Even though I'm staying in this moment, I still can't help but look forward to what we may see next year.

Also, in the Olympics I think the Steph-LBJ spread pick and roll will be the highest PPP play in basketball history. Probably would be the first Olympic Team I'd favor over the Dream Team.

datstockton · Post #225 » by **datstockton** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:51 am

Heej wrote:
SideshowBob wrote:Wasn't that a shooting foul?

I like Lebron on the high-block here

Also, that one play with Love at the high post and he back cut Carroll was exactly what I envisioned when they came together. I thought it would be this generation's version of Walton and Bird improvising to get backdoor lay ups. I truly expect to see some of that next year when this team has a fully healthy training camp under Lue. Even though I'm staying in this moment, I still can't help but look forward to what we may see next year.

Also, in the Olympics I think the Steph-LBJ spread pick and roll will be the highest PPP play in basketball history. Probably would be the first Olympic Team I'd favor over the Dream Team.

Do you think he's for sure gonna play in the Olympics? I'm not sure I want him to. He needs rest at this point in his career.

SideshowBob · Post #226 » by **SideshowBob** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:52 am

Heej wrote:
SideshowBob wrote:Wasn't that a shooting foul?

I like Lebron on the high-block here

Also, that one play with Love at the high post and he back cut Carroll was exactly what I envisioned when they came together. I thought it would be this generation's version of Walton and Bird improvising to get backdoor lay ups. I truly expect to see some of that next year when this team has a fully healthy training camp under Lue. Even though I'm staying in this moment, I still can't help but look forward to what we may see next year.

Also, in the Olympics I think the Steph-LBJ spread pick and roll will be the highest PPP play in basketball history. Probably would be the first Olympic Team I'd favor over the Dream Team.

I know I've been psyched since November

SideshowBob · Post #227 » by **SideshowBob** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:54 am

datstockton wrote:Do you think he's for sure gonna play in the Olympics? I'm not sure I want him to. He needs rest at this point in his career.

I hope he plays. Always improves parts of his game following the Olympics plus chance to be part of the GOAT-GOAT basketball team

SideshowBob · Post #228 » by **SideshowBob** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:55 am

lol what a waste of 17 free throws

kayess · Post #229 » by **kayess** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:57 am

What the **** is LeBron doing from the line

The **** is Lue thinking keeping him in except to practice jumpers, which he's not doing?

toodles23 · Post #230 » by **toodles23** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:57 am

I really hope he sorts out his jumper and FT issues for the Finals, because there's no chance of winning if he can't make them. Started 5/6 at the line in this game and went 4-11 the rest of the way

IG2 · Post #231 » by **IG2** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:59 am

Given the volume, Is this the worst FT night of his career?

Heej · Post #232 » by **Heej** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:59 am

SideshowBob wrote:
datstockton wrote:Do you think he's for sure gonna play in the Olympics? I'm not sure I want him to. He needs rest at this point in his career.

I hope he plays. Always improves parts of his game following the Olympics plus chance to be part of the GOAT-GOAT basketball team

Indeed everyone who plays on Team USA levels up the next season. I'm sure there's a part of Lebron that wants to put this season aside and see what kind of basketball artistry he can create with Steph. He'll be the best teammate he will ever have, a memory he'll cherish as old man holding the most Gold medals of any NBA player lol

SideshowBob · Post #233 » by **SideshowBob** » Fri May 20, 2016 3:07 am

Only 116.4 ORTG tonight, but 2nd game in a row w/under 100 DRTG.

Through 10 G now: +15.18 SRS, +17.6 Offense, +0.0 Defense.

They actually played worse vs. Detroit. 6 G vs. ATL/TOR they've put up a +19.4 SRS.

toodles23 · Post #234 » by **toodles23** » Fri May 20, 2016 3:09 am

IG2 wrote:Given the volume, Is this the worst FT night of his career?

Not quite, but yeah he was awful.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200602240CLE.html

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200711070UTA.html

http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/201503010HOU.html

mikejames23 · Post #235 » by **mikejames23** » Fri May 20, 2016 3:45 am

Don't know what to say for the Eastern Conference. It is what it is. There were some interesting matchups in the east such as Pacers-Raps or both Miami series, but frankly it's all a tier lower than LeBron James, and it's been this way for a half decade now.

dreamshake · Post #236 » by **dreamshake** » Fri May 20, 2016 4:07 am

Fundamentals21 wrote:Don't know what to say for the Eastern Conference. It is what it is. There were some interesting matchups in the east such as Pacers-Raps or both Miami series, but frankly it's all a tier lower than LeBron James, and it's been this way for a half decade now.

That's not true. In hindsight, it's easy to say he just dominated everybody and was never challenged, but there have been teams that really pushed him - Boston, Indiana, Chicago have all had legit teams that really pushed him.

sixeradelphia · Post #237 » by **sixeradelphia** » Fri May 20, 2016 4:29 am

Fundamentals21 wrote:Don't know what to say for the Eastern Conference. It is what it is. There were some interesting matchups in the east such as Pacers-Raps or both Miami series, but frankly it's all a tier lower than LeBron James, and it's been this way for a half decade now.

At this point I think it is more about Lebron's level of play during the years than the Eastern Conference being extremely weak. After losing in 08 to the Celtics I think it was clear to him that he needed more stars around him if he was ever going to win a title. Ala Miami Heat and the return to Cleveland with Kyrie and Love. As a result he has had the better teams through the years but it is Lebron who elevates his team to the different level they are on now.

sixeradelphia · Post #238 » by **sixeradelphia** » Fri May 20, 2016 4:30 am

double post delete

PCProductions · Post #239 » by **PCProductions** » Fri May 20, 2016 4:35 am

I think it's super funny that Kevin Love is still undefeated in the playoffs and he was criticized as a non-winner/stat-padder.

MisterHibachi · Post #240 » by **MisterHibachi** » Fri May 20, 2016 4:39 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/733495241412612096[/tweet]

Kinda crazy that it's Kareem stopping LeBron, not the other way around. LeBron's getting up there in rarefied air.