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

[PooledSilver]

Some problem posts on this page.
(a) Don't be a troll.
(b) Posts that are about the poster rather than the post should be done in a PM to the poster or by reporting to the mods.
(c) Posts that are just an emoji, particularly an insulting one, are not allowed on the forum.

Why wouldn’t you just address the obvious troll in what is essentially a fan thread instead of people responding to that troll, this isn’t elementary school it’s a sports forum if you don’t want people to respond to haters then punish the haters harshly and swiftly

Imagine if you were at a game and an away fan starting heckling you, “turn the other cheek” in the context of sports is very silly, if anything step in when it gets out of line or deal with the root issues immediately

How do you know the instigator wasn't "addressed"? You don't. You are assuming he wasn't because a moderator chose to also address those who took the bait (some in violation of forum guidelines/rules).

Speaking of the latter, please review the following if you have not (particularly bullet-point #2 in post 4):

Forum Guidelines/Rules

No need to get so defensive, please review the word “just”

Constructive criticism on someone going in to bait and hate not trying to make a discussion? That doesn’t even make sense unless I’m reading the wrong point

[PistolPeteJR]

Worst quarter of the year I think for the Lakers last night in the third quarter. I haven't seen worse from them this year, at least. Literally everything went wrong.

Also, I don't know why Davis can't just be more physical with Sabonis when they play each other. Sabonis clearly wants to play physical with AD, so be it. You have to match that, let alone exceed it. I think he's capable of doing it, I just don't know why he doesn't.

[Ian Scuffling]

Maybe, I'm alone, but all this "Player A is X and Y against Player B" crap is getting old. Last time I checked basketball is still a team game. Just facile thinking to boil it down to that. But, facile thinking seems to be in vogue, so what do I know

[Ian Scuffling]

Worst quarter of the year I think for the Lakers last night in the third quarter. I haven't seen worse from them this year, at least. Literally everything went wrong.

Also, I don't know why Davis can't just be more physical with Sabonis when they play each other. Sabonis clearly wants to play physical with AD, so be it. You have to match that, let alone exceed it. I think he's capable of doing it, I just don't know why he doesn't.

Maybe, he can't? But, you're right, he certainly gets out physicaled everytime they play.

[Djoker]

Down the stretch of the season, the most difficult teams to play, at least in theory, are those fighting for playoff position. Sometimes the top seeds don't care or rest starters so a tough game (i.e. @Boston) can turn out to be a very winnable one.

[PooledSilver]

Lebron and AD take turns being top 10 players and the other one being ass

The supporting cast has been solid as of late too. Bron was sick last night, we need to finish 10-5 for a shot at 8th I think

[trickshot]

Owneship really are betting on another late season scramble/playoff last minute cinderella story. Same guys capping about not making moves because they are waiting for a third star when they can't even afford a new coach. There's no way they believe in him unless they actually believe they really did give him a terrible roster. Lebron, AD, Reaves alone should be a 0.600 team minimum. Most teams don't have 3 positive impact guys in their lineup.

[homecourtloss]

Owneship really are betting on another late season scramble/playoff last minute cinderella story. Same guys capping about not making moves because they are waiting for a third star when they can't even afford a new coach. There's no way they believe in him unless they actually believe they really did give him a terrible roster. Lebron, AD, Reaves alone should be a 0.600 team minimum. Most teams don't have 3 positive impact guys in their lineup.

Reaves hasn’t been a plus player this year, which is part of the problem. He’s played better lately, though.

[PistolPeteJR]

Owneship really are betting on another late season scramble/playoff last minute cinderella story. Same guys capping about not making moves because they are waiting for a third star when they can't even afford a new coach. There's no way they believe in him unless they actually believe they really did give him a terrible roster. Lebron, AD, Reaves alone should be a 0.600 team minimum. Most teams don't have 3 positive impact guys in their lineup.

Reaves hasn’t been a plus player this year, which is part of the problem. He’s played better lately, though.

What hurt was both him and DLo started out the year very poorly on offense, and Vincent and Vando being hurt super early meant a ton of Prince and Reddish. Not surprising at all that the team's played much better with DLo and Reaves playing much better in 2024, but matchup-dependent, even with their improved play the team still suffers due to lack of perimeter defense. Vincent and Vando can't come back soon enough man.

As far as I'm concerned, not having Vincent all year being that POA defender he can be with guards has resulted in a lot of this. Guards penetrate, defense scrambles, GG.
Missing Vando most of the year has hurt as well, but to a lesser extent I think.

[sashaturiaf]

Interesting that so many players all say they don't fear Lebron. I think it's due to a few things

1. Fearing a player isn't natural, to say that you fear a player is the ultimate sign of respect towards a player and what he can do. Is what Lebron does impressive? statistically sure, longevity wise absolutely, but as a (very mediocre) baller, I don't respect his game a lot, it's mostly bullyball and based off his god given gifts. He's got no bag, he's mechanical not fluid, calculated not inspired, he just doesn't represent the beautiful game that is basketball.
2. Too much history of teaming up with other superstars, sure you'd fear him if he was in the front office, but on the court that's a sign of defeat.
3. Losing record in the finals, some of the losses are absolutely inexcusable given he's had the more talented team in those matchups in every year other than that first one vs the Spurs (which nobody holds against him). Lebron will always get his numbers but I don't think he ever won a series as an underdog in his career. He's always had the more talented team

[AEnigma]

Hilarious post in general but those last two sentences really take it over the top.

He has won more series in that exact circumstance than pretty much anyone save Hakeem.

[sashaturiaf]

Hilarious post in general but those last two sentences really take it over the top.

He has won more series in that exact circumstance than pretty much anyone save Hakeem.

I don't think so champ, prime Wade, prime Bosh, prime Love, prime Kyrie, prime AD. Hakeem never even got close to having a teammate as good as those guys, and Lebron had multiples on the Heat and Cavs teams.

Perhaps you could argue for Ralph Sampson but Hakeem was just a kid when they played together.

[AEnigma]

Hilarious post in general but those last two sentences really take it over the top.

He has won more series in that exact circumstance than pretty much anyone save Hakeem.

I don't think so champ, prime Wade, prime Bosh, prime Love, prime Kyrie, prime AD. Hakeem never even got close to having a teammate as good as those guys, and Lebron had multiples on the Heat and Cavs teams.

Perhaps you could argue for Ralph Sampson but Hakeem was just a kid when they played together.

You need to read better, but nice to have confirmation that you are assessing “talent” by blindly glancing at big scoring names.

[sashaturiaf]

Hilarious post in general but those last two sentences really take it over the top.

He has won more series in that exact circumstance than pretty much anyone save Hakeem.

I don't think so champ, prime Wade, prime Bosh, prime Love, prime Kyrie, prime AD. Hakeem never even got close to having a teammate as good as those guys, and Lebron had multiples on the Heat and Cavs teams.

Perhaps you could argue for Ralph Sampson but Hakeem was just a kid when they played together.

You need to read better, but nice to have confirmation that you are assessing “talent” by blindly glancing at big scoring names.

Watch on YouTube

Yeah, just big scoring names

[AEnigma]

So interesting. So insightful.

https://youtu.be/12VMuqXVGRw?si=Bgf3c3xF7GgKfjMo

[PooledSilver]

So interesting. So insightful.

https://youtu.be/12VMuqXVGRw?si=Bgf3c3xF7GgKfjMo

Literally have podcasts of guys coming together talking about how scary it was going against lebron and had KD join the greatest team ever to beat him but ole Sasha here trying to bait as he spends his free time watching clips of people who can’t cross both ways

Very sad behavior

[PooledSilver]

I don't think so champ, prime Wade, prime Bosh, prime Love, prime Kyrie, prime AD. Hakeem never even got close to having a teammate as good as those guys, and Lebron had multiples on the Heat and Cavs teams.

Perhaps you could argue for Ralph Sampson but Hakeem was just a kid when they played together.

You need to read better, but nice to have confirmation that you are assessing “talent” by blindly glancing at big scoring names.

Watch on YouTube

Yeah, just big scoring names

He’s a suns fan that’s hilarious

What a poverty franchise, destroying ur future to get to the 6th seed is very funny, feel bad this is what you gotta do now as you guys slowly fall back down to the lottery in a few years

[Colbinii]

Guys, quit responding to the troll. He was a Nets fan when KD was in Brooklyn.

[sashaturiaf]

So interesting. So insightful.

https://youtu.be/12VMuqXVGRw?si=Bgf3c3xF7GgKfjMo

So very insightful comparing Steve Kerr to Kyrie, Kerr wouldn't have even got that shot off if it wasn't for Jordan.

Watch on YouTube

here's another one for you to ponder on, must be nice having an all-NBA guy coming off the bench to save your butt time and time again

[PooledSilver]

So interesting. So insightful.

https://youtu.be/12VMuqXVGRw?si=Bgf3c3xF7GgKfjMo

So very insightful comparing Steve Kerr to Kyrie, Kerr wouldn't have even got that shot off if it wasn't for Jordan.

Watch on YouTube

here's another one for you to ponder on, must be nice having an all-NBA guy coming off the bench to save your butt time and time again

Very funny behavior from a fan of a pathetic franchise, ignoring context behind what happened before the shot and who they faced outside of one bad year

Unfortunately your front office is as short sighted as you, as y’all gave up the future to be locked in a play in race. Very funny