Interesting Bill Simmons Article on LeBron

HeatGuyInChicago · Post #1 » by **HeatGuyInChicago** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:20 pm

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/855 ... mortallity

There is an interesting Spoelstra regret.

ricochet · Post #2 » by **ricochet** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 2:42 pm

amazing Read..

also got my Sig.. 8-)

RexBoyWonder · Post #3 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:12 pm

here's an interstinganalysis of lebron's game evolution :

More here :
http://courtvisionanalytics.com/the-evo ... of-lebron/

To sum it up - the "bigger" he plays, more of an inside power player, the better he becomes.

Post #4 » by **LEIF** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 5:55 pm

to read Simmons writing like that about Lebron. knowing how it must hurt. goosebumps.

Mundo · Post #5 » by **Mundo** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:39 pm

Heat Nation and/or intellectual basketball fans have no love for Simmons.

RexBoyWonder · Post #6 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:09 pm

Mundo wrote:Heat Nation and/or intellectual basketball fans have no love for Simmons.

You are correct dear sir, and might i add - F**K Simmons.

TRG · Post #7 » by **TRG** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:22 pm

I loved this paragraph:

"For the first time in a long time, someone made the sport of basketball feel like a Little League game with one of Those Kids — you know, those oversize five-tool freaks who seem like they're 20 when they're really just 12. I will never forget sitting next to my father during Game 6 of the Celtics series, both of us getting shamed into silence because LeBron couldn't miss, waiting for him to sweat, waiting for him to tire, waiting for any sign that he was human. It just wasn't happening. The last time I felt that helpless during a sporting event, Jordan and Pippen were ripping through a pathetic Celtics team in the mid-'90s — they were playing at such a high level, we couldn't help showing our appreciation by cheering them when they finally came out. What else could you do? When were we going to see something like that again? Two guys covering the whole court? Two guys playing that beautifully together? What if we never saw that again? Didn't we have to acknowledge it? Didn't we have to let them know that we knew?"

I still have that game etched into my mind. Before the game started my little brother and I were nervous as hell (the most nervous I've ever felt before any sporting event) for the Heat, but as soon as the game tipped off all of that fear turned into complete awe. I felt like I was watching some sort of scripted movie. I'll never forget it.

narmerguy · Post #8 » by **narmerguy** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:38 pm

TRG wrote:I loved this paragraph:

"For the first time in a long time, someone made the sport of basketball feel like a Little League game with one of Those Kids — you know, those oversize five-tool freaks who seem like they're 20 when they're really just 12. I will never forget sitting next to my father during Game 6 of the Celtics series, both of us getting shamed into silence because LeBron couldn't miss, waiting for him to sweat, waiting for him to tire, waiting for any sign that he was human. It just wasn't happening. The last time I felt that helpless during a sporting event, Jordan and Pippen were ripping through a pathetic Celtics team in the mid-'90s — they were playing at such a high level, we couldn't help showing our appreciation by cheering them when they finally came out. What else could you do? When were we going to see something like that again? Two guys covering the whole court? Two guys playing that beautifully together? What if we never saw that again? Didn't we have to acknowledge it? Didn't we have to let them know that we knew?"

I still have that game etched into my mind. Before the game started my little brother and I were nervous as hell (the most nervous I've ever felt before any sporting event) for the Heat, but as soon as the game tipped off all of that fear turned into complete awe. I felt like I was watching some sort of scripted movie. I'll never forget it.

I will never forget that game either. One of the most remarkable performances I've ever seen, to the point that it was just creepy. I remember players saying that he'd had that look in his eyes since dinner the night before.

Myam333 · Post #9 » by **Myam333** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:10 am

narmerguy wrote:
TRG wrote:I loved this paragraph:

"For the first time in a long time, someone made the sport of basketball feel like a Little League game with one of Those Kids — you know, those oversize five-tool freaks who seem like they're 20 when they're really just 12. I will never forget sitting next to my father during Game 6 of the Celtics series, both of us getting shamed into silence because LeBron couldn't miss, waiting for him to sweat, waiting for him to tire, waiting for any sign that he was human. It just wasn't happening. The last time I felt that helpless during a sporting event, Jordan and Pippen were ripping through a pathetic Celtics team in the mid-'90s — they were playing at such a high level, we couldn't help showing our appreciation by cheering them when they finally came out. What else could you do? When were we going to see something like that again? Two guys covering the whole court? Two guys playing that beautifully together? What if we never saw that again? Didn't we have to acknowledge it? Didn't we have to let them know that we knew?"

I still have that game etched into my mind. Before the game started my little brother and I were nervous as hell (the most nervous I've ever felt before any sporting event) for the Heat, but as soon as the game tipped off all of that fear turned into complete awe. I felt like I was watching some sort of scripted movie. I'll never forget it.

I will never forget that game either. One of the most remarkable performances I've ever seen, to the point that it was just creepy. I remember players saying that he'd had that look in his eyes since dinner the night before.

This is the look:

When they showed it during the game I knew we were going to win that game. Stared right into my soul man

RexBoyWonder · Post #10 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:24 am

Probably the most powerfull NBA Gif ever.

SmushedPennies · Post #11 » by **SmushedPennies** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:30 am

Hell yeah, I think it was after his 3rd shot they showed him running back with a stoic look on his face, like, "I'm going to disembowel you in front of your family and not even feel a modicum of emotion."

I knew right there he'd have a great game, but didn't think he'd make the kind of shots he did from 1st-4th quarter. He had a lot of great halves last season, but rarely did he shoot it like that throughout.

Woolyy · Post #12 » by **Woolyy** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:53 am

Game 6... wow.

I remember us losing and being down 3-2, and since I live in New England, the crap I took was bad lol. All my friends were getting so hyped about going to the Finals, seeing LeBron fail again, etc. I actually lost faith in the team for a little bit, just because we blew 3 straight games.

I sat watching Game 6 in complete silence except for the 3 LeBron hit when it was a 10 point game in the third. When he got that look I knew it was over. But yeah, then we won Game 7, GOAT got his ring, and his parade. Celtics fans try to come at me but all I do is link them to Game 7 highlights hahaha.

SmushedPennies · Post #13 » by **SmushedPennies** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 2:00 am

You could mix that with 2011 g5 highlights, too.

Chessboxer · Post #14 » by **Chessboxer** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:01 am

I honestly think that game 6 given the stakes was the best game of Lebron's career. It was probably the first time I've seen that Celtics team look completely demoralized (even before the first half ended), and we know how resilient that team is. Lebron just sucked the life out the Celtics. Uncharacteristically, there was little resolve from the Celtics, like they just seemed to know any effort would prove little

Makavalli · Post #15 » by **Makavalli** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:02 pm

Anybody got a link or torrent to game 6? After that game i knew the title was coming

Nobymoby · Post #16 » by **Nobymoby** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:03 pm

ricochet wrote:amazing Read..

also got my Sig..

Nice quote.

Altered_Beast · Post #17 » by **Altered_Beast** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:55 pm

Finally, a crumbling Carmelo Anthony whipped a pass into the stands — inadvertently, his best play of the Olympics since it allowed LeBron to come back in

really dislike simmons but that line was great

ricochet · Post #18 » by **ricochet** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:19 am

Nobymoby wrote:
ricochet wrote:amazing Read..

also got my Sig..

Nice quote.

Thanks Man.. Knew the moment I read it.. that should be my sig..

wallsfamily · Post #19 » by **wallsfamily** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 1:14 pm

What a great perspective of Lebron James and Hos legacy! 35-10-10 he is almost 20-5-5 now. I can see him approaching 30-8-8

Rodrizzle · Post #20 » by **Rodrizzle** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:39 pm

For the first time, I feel myself starting to waver a little. Maybe Michael Jordan won't remain the greatest basketball player ever. Maybe we were wrong.

Of all the themes that have me excited for this upcoming NBA season, I keep circling back to that one. We love sports for dozens and dozens of reasons, but ultimately, the seasons and teams and championships blend into one blurry mess. You're going to be 80 years old someday and unable to remember 99.7 percent of it. Only a handful of athletes will stand out, and when someone asks if you watched them, your face will start glowing, and you'll start gushing about them, and for a few seconds, you will come to life again. Usually it's someone with unforgettable athletic ability (say, Usain Bolt or Bo Jackson), a supernatural mastery of his craft (Bird, Gretzky and Magic) and/or an indomitable will to conquer everyone else (Jordan, Ali and Russell). But when someone resonates in all three ways at the same time? Those are the ones we defend forever. We sing their praises, recall them on our deathbeds, tell everyone who wants to hear that we were there.

Those are the stakes for LeBron James this season. He already won a championship. Now he's battling for something else.

Love that paragraph, gives me goosebumps