AEnigma wrote:therealbig3 wrote:Heej wrote:This is the first matchup since the 07 Spurs where LeBron isn't the best player in the series and it shows.
He wasn’t the best player in the series last year too.
Same matchup.
Ah my bad.
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AEnigma wrote:therealbig3 wrote:Heej wrote:This is the first matchup since the 07 Spurs where LeBron isn't the best player in the series and it shows.
He wasn’t the best player in the series last year too.
Same matchup.
therealbig3 wrote:
He wasn’t the best player in the series last year too.
IG2 wrote:therealbig3 wrote:
He wasn’t the best player in the series last year too.
I'd say LeBron hasn't been the best player in most playoff series' after 2020
Heej wrote:
I wouldn't take Book Ja Steph over him in their series'.
IG2 wrote:Heej wrote:
I wouldn't take Book Ja Steph over him in their series'.
2021 and 2023 LeBron was limited by injuries both postseasons. I'd easily take Booker and Curry over him when they matched up.
1993Playoffs wrote:Here come the think pieces in different places lol about LeBron is a quitter when it was obvious DEN was much better
IG2 wrote:Heej wrote:
I wouldn't take Book Ja Steph over him in their series'.
2021 and 2023 LeBron was limited by injuries both postseasons. I'd easily take Booker and Curry over him when they matched up.
Ian Scuffling wrote:1993Playoffs wrote:Here come the think pieces in different places lol about LeBron is a quitter when it was obvious DEN was much better
Can his body language be better at times? Certainly. However, the oldest guy in the league played his ass off in that first half, leaving it all out on the floor and they only had a small lead. When the "help" decided it wasn't going to help again in the second half, he probably became disheartened as well. I agree, bad look, but at the same time, I don't blame him one bit. He's seen this movie before. Difference is this time, he's too old and can't drag the carcass across the finish line, anymore. He knows this, too.
EmpireFalls wrote:They should’ve tanked for OKC. I don’t care, that was the right move
Mogspan wrote:I think they see the super rare combo of high IQ with freakish athleticism and overrate the former a bit, kind of like a hot girl who is rather articulate being thought of as “super smart.” I don’t know kind of a weird analogy, but you catch my drift.
EmpireFalls wrote:They should’ve tanked for OKC. I don’t care, that was the right move
Mos_Heat wrote:Sooo...GB went ape sh** after "Done with the 90s" stuff, isn't it? Every time I look, there's at least one absolutely deranged thread about Lebron
lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.
lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
EmpireFalls wrote:They should’ve tanked for OKC. I don’t care, that was the right move
letskissbro wrote:Regarding the turnovers
[1/4] Turns the ball over, immediately makes up for it with a block at the rim.
https://videos.nba.com/nba/pbp/media/2024/04/20/0042300151/94/39f1b205-13e3-217c-2726-88bb23d2dbe8_1280x720.mp4
[2/4] KCP takes a dive. This one is on the refs
https://videos.nba.com/nba/pbp/media/2024/04/20/0042300151/259/960ab0af-3356-5296-7e19-c600b64d89a2_1280x720.mp4
[3/4] Pass was on target, fumbled by Rui. This shouldn't have even been charged to him
https://videos.nba.com/nba/pbp/media/2024/04/20/0042300151/427/c4c11d2a-4c07-db68-f8ba-ee06bd949b31_1280x720.mp4
[4/4] Slips on Gordon's foot with the game basically over. Not sure what the rule on this is but from my understanding it could be interpreted as a blocking foul since Gordon was retreating and not squared up
https://videos.nba.com/nba/pbp/media/2024/04/20/0042300151/589/5eaa1f11-bb1c-0507-e9f3-d8558cf894aa_1280x720.mp4
That's four of the seven. 27/6/8 on 75% TS is an elite game. His first half alongside AD's should've been enough to give them at least some room for error in the second half. They shouldn't have to play perfect for the Lakers to not go down by double digits.
EmpireFalls wrote:They should’ve tanked for OKC. I don’t care, that was the right move
OhayoKD wrote:Lebron contributes more to all the phases of play than Messi does. And he is of course a defensive anchor unlike messi.