The LeBron James - 21-22 Regular Season Thread - New Thread Soon Part 2

MisterHibachi · Post #2541 » by **MisterHibachi** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:02 am

Bron at the 5 is a cheat code. This man won a championship starting at point guard 2 seasons ago and is now dominating playing at the 5. This **** is not normal

Post #2542 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:04 am

Johnson is already the best defensive wing on the roster :lol:

MisterHibachi · Post #2543 » by **MisterHibachi** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:07 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:Johnson is already the best defensive wing on the roster

Adding Ariza to a LeBron/Stanley combo (eventually AD as well) starts making the Lakers look like a modern NBA team.

MisterHibachi · Post #2544 » by **MisterHibachi** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:11 am

LeBron/Russ pick and rolls becoming a regular play now. Pretty good results

thebigbird · Post #2545 » by **thebigbird** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:12 am

toodles23 wrote:
MisterHibachi wrote:THT is just not a winning player right now. He still needs to develop a lot. I hope they're actively shopping him for a player that can help now. Makes even less sense now to let Caruso go.

Also, DJ needs to have been cut yesterday for Stanley Johnson.

I don't even know what people see with this guy. He's got some crafty finishes in his bag (right handed only of course) but aside from that is a terrible shooter, doesn't have much of a passing game to speak of, and is unremarkable as a defender. What are people imagining he could become?

I think it’s literally just his age and his long arms. He hasn’t shown anything to make us think he’s going to be a star or even a contributor on a contender. Yet they paid him instead of Caruso who actually contributed on a title team.

IG2 · Post #2546 » by **IG2** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:24 am

LeBron getting it done entirely with an old man game. There's zero zip to his body otherwise. No ability to attack the basket. Looks awkward just dribbling the ball.

toodles23 · Post #2547 » by **toodles23** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:43 am

IG2 wrote:LeBron getting it done entirely with an old man game. There's zero zip to his body otherwise. No ability to attack the basket. Looks awkward just dribbling the ball.

It makes you wonder if he could have Tom Brady type longevity if he wants to play that long. Seems like it's just a matter of his jumper staying on point and avoiding major injuries.

The bubble was only 14 months ago and he looked dramatically more explosive there than he has for most of this season. Hopefully he can get some explosiveness back as the season goes on.

And god damn his shooting tonight is RIDICULOUS

Post #2548 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:43 am

This is getting outrageous.

MisterHibachi · Post #2549 » by **MisterHibachi** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:44 am

Bron's 3 pt shooting is nuts.

An ankle injury had people forgetting LeBron is still that dude. If the definition of best player is "player I want first in a 7 game series", it's still LeBron imo

The Master · Post #2550 » by **The Master** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:47 am

He's mad.

That's peak LeBron in terms of ease he's scoring with for quite some time now.

falcolombardi · Post #2551 » by **falcolombardi** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:48 am

lebron entering his fourth prime right now lmao

but seriously i think not even the most optimistic fans expected this at 37

MisterHibachi · Post #2552 » by **MisterHibachi** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:14 am

That Melo at the 5 lineup to close the 3rd gave the Grizzlies all the momentum.

GSP · Post #2553 » by **GSP** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:15 am

Ja owns the Lakers except when it comes to clutch free throws it seems. B/w them and the Wolves those are 2 tough tough matchups if Lakers are in playins. If Dallas is in there with a weight watchers diet Luka and healthy Kp too......

The Master · Post #2554 » by **The Master** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:16 am

Weak 4th Q for LeBron, he can't coast this way in a team like this year's Lakers against opponents like Memphis in moments as such.

Every quick guard is feasting on Lakers.

Post #2555 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:20 am

Westbrook

Greyhound · Post #2556 » by **Greyhound** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:20 am

Westbrook has to be benched in the clutch.
THT is completely useless.

trickshot · Post #2557 » by **trickshot** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:22 am

I knew fizdale would blow that lead going back to carmelo at the 5. Not even going to put this one on westbrook, sure he sucked while they lost the lead but when your coach has no reading of the game you're not winning even with Curry.

MisterHibachi · Post #2558 » by **MisterHibachi** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:22 am

Russ can't be serious, man

McBubbles · Post #2559 » by **McBubbles** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:26 am

MisterHibachi wrote:Russ can't be serious, man

Not watching the game, what did Russ do / not do?

MisterHibachi · Post #2560 » by **MisterHibachi** » Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:29 am

McBubbles wrote:
MisterHibachi wrote:Russ can't be serious, man

Not watching the game, what did Russ do / not do?

Missed another open layup in the clutch.