(LOCK THREAD) The LeBron James- 23-24 NBA Thread - 40K POINTS+(Part 1)(NO INSULTING)

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Post#441 » by Whiffyemperor » Thu Nov 9, 2023 9:32 am

Bron out there getting locked up by 6ft 3 dilon brooks
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Post#442 » by Ian Scuffling » Thu Nov 9, 2023 2:25 pm

Bron out there at age 39, in year 21, still being one of the best players in the league. That's a truthful statement.
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Post#443 » by Gregoire » Thu Nov 9, 2023 2:45 pm

Ian Scuffling wrote:Bron out there at age 39, in year 21, still being one of the best players in the league. That's a truthful statement.


Yes, indeed. One of the 50 best players in the league.
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Post#444 » by trickshot » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:34 pm

Whiffyemperor wrote:Bron out there getting locked up by 6ft 3 dilon brooks

He'd still be a Grizz if he did it when it actually mattered
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Post#445 » by trickshot » Thu Nov 9, 2023 3:46 pm

This one isn't the FO's fault. Signings all made sense on paper. Imo Lakers should ger a coach who is either really good at one aspect or a non-player coach that can make the tough decisions, because player-coach has just become code for anyone willing to accommodate low iq ball. Even with the injuries their floor is just really really lower than it should be.
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Post#446 » by Heej » Thu Nov 9, 2023 4:43 pm

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RRR3 wrote:I can think of a bunch of times in the last few years where LeBron should have passed but INSTEAD CHOSE TO SHOOT on the last play actually which is why this narrative is beyond absurd. LeBron haters permanently live in 2011


Yes, I agree, the problem is: he passed then he needs to shoot and vice-versa. Decision-making is very important thing.

Gotta love how the guy who used to glaze me in my DMs and beg for my takes on player peaks now has me quoted in his sig :rofl:

Also, decision making is evaluated over a totality of one's career; not the latest play they made :lol:.
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Post#447 » by tone wone » Thu Nov 9, 2023 4:47 pm

28th rated offense
Dead last in 3pt shooting.

This is worst than that pathetic start to last season. It's shocking to me how bad this has been. This is not a team that's built to lean on its defense to win games. This is an offense leaning roster, and they've been basically non-functional at that end.

Someone has to answer for this. Lebron and AD are both rocking 63ts% and 60 and 57efg% and the Lakers are still a woeful inefficient team from the field.
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Post#448 » by AEnigma » Thu Nov 9, 2023 4:53 pm

Good players simply know when the ball will go in the basket. Every shot taken that does not go in is a bad decision, as is every pass to someone who takes a shot that does not go in.

:thinking:

You know what, take it further, playing on teams that do not win the title is a bad decision. Playing in games that your team does not win? Also a bad decision.

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Post#449 » by Gregoire » Thu Nov 9, 2023 5:02 pm

Heej wrote:
Gregoire wrote:
RRR3 wrote:I can think of a bunch of times in the last few years where LeBron should have passed but INSTEAD CHOSE TO SHOOT on the last play actually which is why this narrative is beyond absurd. LeBron haters permanently live in 2011


Yes, I agree, the problem is: he passed then he needs to shoot and vice-versa. Decision-making is very important thing.

Gotta love how the guy who used to glaze me in my DMs and beg for my takes on player peaks now has me quoted in his sig :rofl:

Also, decision making is evaluated over a totality of one's career; not the latest play they made :lol:.


Totally agree: career "Decisions" - its LeBron's superpower! :nod:
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These no calls on LeBron are crazy. A lot of stars got foul calls to protect them.
falcolombardi wrote:
Come playoffs 18 lebron beats any version of jordan
AEnigma wrote:
Jordan is not as smart a help defender as Kidd
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Post#450 » by Heej » Thu Nov 9, 2023 5:43 pm

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Heej wrote:
Gregoire wrote:
Yes, I agree, the problem is: he passed then he needs to shoot and vice-versa. Decision-making is very important thing.

Gotta love how the guy who used to glaze me in my DMs and beg for my takes on player peaks now has me quoted in his sig :rofl:

Also, decision making is evaluated over a totality of one's career; not the latest play they made :lol:.


Totally agree: career "Decisions" - its LeBron's superpower! :nod:

Nahh his real Superpower is in the film room, which appears unfamiliar to you considering most of your posts are on par with gossip blogs and I've never seen an actual game breakdown related one from you :rofl:

Explains why you felt the need to constantly message me for my opinion because all of your takes are just copied from other people. If you're going to base your basketball personality on other men's takes I'd suggest you find someone intelligent to parrot that actually feels like giving you the time of day when you're in their PMs

Edit: I can already feel PaulieWall's blood pressure rising reading this so I'm gonna do the right thing and just shut the f*** up on this topic :lol:
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Post#451 » by rk2023 » Thu Nov 9, 2023 6:19 pm

Heej wrote:
Gregoire wrote:
Heej wrote:Gotta love how the guy who used to glaze me in my DMs and beg for my takes on player peaks now has me quoted in his sig :rofl:

Also, decision making is evaluated over a totality of one's career; not the latest play they made :lol:.


Totally agree: career "Decisions" - its LeBron's superpower! :nod:

Nahh his real Superpower is in the film room, which appears unfamiliar to you considering most of your posts are on par with gossip blogs and I've never seen an actual game breakdown related one from you :rofl:

Explains why you felt the need to constantly message me for my opinion because all of your takes are just copied from other people. If you're going to base your basketball personality on other men's takes I'd suggest you find someone intelligent to parrot that actually feels like giving you the time of day when you're in their PMs

Edit: I can already feel PaulieWall's blood pressure rising reading this so I'm gonna do the right thing and just shut the f*** up on this topic :lol:


Is his basketball personality in the room with us right now?
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Post#452 » by Gregoire » Thu Nov 9, 2023 8:23 pm

Heej wrote:
Gregoire wrote:
Heej wrote:Gotta love how the guy who used to glaze me in my DMs and beg for my takes on player peaks now has me quoted in his sig :rofl:

Also, decision making is evaluated over a totality of one's career; not the latest play they made :lol:.


Totally agree: career "Decisions" - its LeBron's superpower! :nod:

Nahh his real Superpower is in the film room, which appears unfamiliar to you considering most of your posts are on par with gossip blogs and I've never seen an actual game breakdown related one from you :rofl:

Explains why you felt the need to constantly message me for my opinion because all of your takes are just copied from other people. If you're going to base your basketball personality on other men's takes I'd suggest you find someone intelligent to parrot that actually feels like giving you the time of day when you're in their PMs

Edit: I can already feel PaulieWall's blood pressure rising reading this so I'm gonna do the right thing and just shut the f*** up on this topic :lol:


Other than Decisions one Lebrons superpower is... His fanboys, parroting same things... I would like to see this cult frustration very soon.. :lol: Then your idol will not make playoffs... :o :banghead:
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These no calls on LeBron are crazy. A lot of stars got foul calls to protect them.
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Come playoffs 18 lebron beats any version of jordan
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Jordan is not as smart a help defender as Kidd
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Post#453 » by AEnigma » Thu Nov 9, 2023 8:52 pm

Amazing how you never tire of this perpetual projection. :sleep:
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Post#454 » by penbeast0 » Thu Nov 9, 2023 9:15 pm

Heej and Gregoire warned for baiting. I am locking this thread for 24 hours until the immaturity levels die down a bit.
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Post#455 » by PaulieWal » Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:15 am

I am opening this thread for tonight's game; any infraction (minor or major) will be met with a minimum 3 day ban and warning. Tread carefully.
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Post#456 » by thebigbird » Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:35 am

Ham is starting Cam freaking Reddish over Reaves tonight lmao. Dude must be smoking crack.
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Post#457 » by rk2023 » Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:44 am

Just putting the ? Out there, how unfeasible / feasible would attaining Lavine and Caruso (both, for clarity) be for LA
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Post#458 » by eminence » Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:04 am

rk2023 wrote:Just putting the ? Out there, how unfeasible / feasible would attaining Lavine and Caruso (both, for clarity) be for LA


Seems unlikely, LaVine is making big money. Would take something like Russell/Rui/Reaves just to match, and I think y'all have only 1 1st to add. And I'm not sure if Chicago can't do better than that splitting the two.
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Post#459 » by MyUniBroDavis » Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:10 am

thebigbird wrote:Ham is starting Cam freaking Reddish over Reaves tonight lmao. Dude must be smoking crack.


Lmao I can’t defend this man
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Post#460 » by Fadeaway_J » Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:17 am

I think Cam might be Darvin's illegitimate son.

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