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

[Fadeaway_J]

Lue seriously benched Kawhi with 2:47 left down 1 and then put him back in with 33 seconds left?

Was very weird. Probably some minutes limit nonsense.

[EmpireFalls]

LeBron plays defense on Kawhi about as well as anyone.

[rk2023]

Lord they needed this one. Really, a complete effort against a red-hot team

It is odd to see them matchup well with the Clippers. Even in 2020 that was a tricky matchup for them. Kwahi losing just enough quickness/agility allows Lebron old ass to guard him again.

LeBrons always locked up Kawhi for years. I've made the same exact observation for years too if you search it. Bron guards him the right way. Kawhi prefers to pull up going right, and for the past near-decade LeBron has always sent him left and contested the stepback.

Kawhi's handles aren't good enough to get to the rack when LeBron forces him left, and he can't create enough separation with a shoulder bump for the stepback. LeBron's always gonna bottle him up on drives going left, and as often as possible LeBron will always send him left.

Nice to be reminded of it again

By chance, have you seen Ben’s latest video regarding Bron’s longevity. This one went well over just an on-court, film and statistical breakdown & had various snippets of opponent scouting / knowing tendencies.

https://youtu.be/mHzJBqJcsi4?si=x2B8lK2m7j3IymM6

[PistolPeteJR]

LeBron plays defense on Kawhi about as well as anyone.

I heard LeBron doesn’t play defense

[Heej]

Lord they needed this one. Really, a complete effort against a red-hot team

It is odd to see them matchup well with the Clippers. Even in 2020 that was a tricky matchup for them. Kwahi losing just enough quickness/agility allows Lebron old ass to guard him again.

LeBrons always locked up Kawhi for years. I've made the same exact observation for years too if you search it. Bron guards him the right way. Kawhi prefers to pull up going right, and for the past near-decade LeBron has always sent him left and contested the stepback.

Kawhi's handles aren't good enough to get to the rack when LeBron forces him left, and he can't create enough separation with a shoulder bump for the stepback. LeBron's always gonna bottle him up on drives going left, and as often as possible LeBron will always send him left.

Nice to be reminded of it again

By chance, have you seen Ben’s latest video regarding Bron’s longevity. This one went well over just an on-court, film and statistical breakdown & had various snippets of opponent scouting / knowing tendencies.

https://youtu.be/mHzJBqJcsi4?si=x2B8lK2m7j3IymM6

Thanks for reminding me I had that on my queue gonna watch rn and post my thoughts. Also gonna catch the replay cuz I missed the game

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40k before 40.

[Mos_Heat]

Hachimura + Christie + unprotected 29 + swaps in 26 and 28 for Murray

Is it enough? Would be nice if they could get him without losing Reaves

[nzahir]

Hachimura + Christie + unprotected 29 + swaps in 26 and 28 for Murray

Is it enough? Would be nice if they could get him without losing Reaves

Feels like more than enough

Also I feel like Murray is a bit overrated and the fit is meh. Lavine is probably a better bet if we want to make a big swing

Also has anyone looked at our teams best lineups net rating wise (with a decent sample size of min)?

Reaves has been in a lot of bad ones and Dlo has been in good ones funny enough

But come playoff time I trust Reaves more

Not trading Reaves for Lavine though, but I would potentially consider the Lavine and AC package if we threw Reaves in

I still dont see it though, Jeanie probably doesnt want to move a cheap asset like him unless we are getting a legit all star

[MyUniBroDavis]

Hachimura + Christie + unprotected 29 + swaps in 26 and 28 for Murray

Is it enough? Would be nice if they could get him without losing Reaves

Feels like more than enough

Also I feel like Murray is a bit overrated and the fit is meh. Lavine is probably a better bet if we want to make a big swing

Also has anyone looked at our teams best lineups net rating wise (with a decent sample size of min)?

Reaves has been in a lot of bad ones and Dlo has been in good ones funny enough

But come playoff time I trust Reaves more

Not trading Reaves for Lavine though, but I would potentially consider the Lavine and AC package if we threw Reaves in

I still dont see it though, Jeanie probably doesnt want to move a cheap asset like him unless we are getting a legit all star

My recollection was a bunch of wood lineups were +10-15 with decent minutes

[Mos_Heat]

Hachimura + Christie + unprotected 29 + swaps in 26 and 28 for Murray

Is it enough? Would be nice if they could get him without losing Reaves

Feels like more than enough

Also I feel like Murray is a bit overrated and the fit is meh. Lavine is probably a better bet if we want to make a big swing

Also has anyone looked at our teams best lineups net rating wise (with a decent sample size of min)?

Reaves has been in a lot of bad ones and Dlo has been in good ones funny enough

But come playoff time I trust Reaves more

Not trading Reaves for Lavine though, but I would potentially consider the Lavine and AC package if we threw Reaves in

I still dont see it though, Jeanie probably doesnt want to move a cheap asset like him unless we are getting a legit all star

So what's the Lavine trade then? I just don't see how those team can find a middle ground

[dcstanley]

With Ja out I would love for them to swing for Smart. Maybe Rui + 2029 1st for Smart. Then you could do separate deal for Lavine (though it would be difficult to come up with the matching salary).

Unfortunately, Memphis probably has zero interest in an overpaid Rui.

[The High Cyde]

If Smart goes anywhere it’ll be Milwaukee given how desperate they are right now. Don’t know their asset situation but given the outburst from Giannis they’ll probably be making a couple of moves.

Any way they can swing for both Lavine and Terry Rozier? These two additions will get them back in the race, but alas I’m not the best at trades

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[PistolPeteJR]

If Smart goes anywhere it’ll be Milwaukee given how desperate they are right now. Don’t know their asset situation but given the outburst from Giannis they’ll probably be making a couple of moves.

Any way they can swing for both Lavine and Terry Rozier? These two additions will get them back in the race, but alas I’m not the best at trades

It’ll really be interesting to see what the Bucks do. Who’s even available that’ll help? Caruso? What assets do the Bucks have to net him or any other legit POA defender? Because that’s what they need right now.

As for the Lakers, honestly what they need are players that can shoot. More than anything. I’m watching this Raptors game and it’s the same thing, game in, game out: LeBron draws the double, role player can’t make the shot, rinse and repeat. He’s made a living in his career doing this, GMs have somewhat understood this, some better than others, as of coaches, and yet Rob can’t figure it out. It’s unbelievable.

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[PistolPeteJR]

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What’s passive aggressive here? Answering a question and crediting the coach? Or giving flowers to a coach that was on the bench helping lead the way for two of his chips?

[GSP]

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What’s passive aggressive here? Answering a question and crediting the coach? Or giving flowers to a coach that was on the bench helping lead the way for two of his chips?

How long have you been following Brons career

You dont think him mentioning Lue who specifically wasnt named by the interviewer and praising Spo which hes done but only when hes asked really not in this manner isnt related to Ham situation?

[nzahir]

If Smart goes anywhere it’ll be Milwaukee given how desperate they are right now. Don’t know their asset situation but given the outburst from Giannis they’ll probably be making a couple of moves.

Any way they can swing for both Lavine and Terry Rozier? These two additions will get them back in the race, but alas I’m not the best at trades

It’ll really be interesting to see what the Bucks do. Who’s even available that’ll help? Caruso? What assets do the Bucks have to net him or any other legit POA defender? Because that’s what they need right now.

As for the Lakers, honestly what they need are players that can shoot. More than anything. I’m watching this Raptors game and it’s the same thing, game in, game out: LeBron draws the double, role player can’t make the shot, rinse and repeat. He’s made a living in his career doing this, GMs have somewhat understood this, some better than others, as of coaches, and yet Rob can’t figure it out. It’s unbelievable.

AR needs to start hitting those 3s again, he is also part of the damn problem

This offense is horrible

Cant believe Ham wasnt fired after the Clips game considering we were so dumb to not foul and the offense is horrible

Get Lavine over here

If we arent going for a big long term salary, then better look at someone like Brogdon

I think going after Bridges is worth it and somewhat necessary

Cant play Cam Reddish anymore, this guy is single handidly costing us this game with these TOs that lead to 4 or 5 point swings. Guy must have a bottom 5 handle in the nba as a non C

[dcstanley]

Reddish is 3/5 from three and still looks like one of the worst offensive players in the league

[Mos_Heat]

If Smart goes anywhere it’ll be Milwaukee given how desperate they are right now. Don’t know their asset situation but given the outburst from Giannis they’ll probably be making a couple of moves.

Any way they can swing for both Lavine and Terry Rozier? These two additions will get them back in the race, but alas I’m not the best at trades

It’ll really be interesting to see what the Bucks do. Who’s even available that’ll help? Caruso? What assets do the Bucks have to net him or any other legit POA defender? Because that’s what they need right now.

As for the Lakers, honestly what they need are players that can shoot. More than anything. I’m watching this Raptors game and it’s the same thing, game in, game out: LeBron draws the double, role player can’t make the shot, rinse and repeat. He’s made a living in his career doing this, GMs have somewhat understood this, some better than others, as of coaches, and yet Rob can’t figure it out. It’s unbelievable.

They don't have neither picks nor young players for guys like Caruso or Smart