The Lebron Thread (Pt. 2)

SideshowBob · Post #681 » by **SideshowBob** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:43 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyd4NPvzKQg[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE7SzMyz9NA[/youtube]

Dupp · Post #682 » by **Dupp** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:50 am

This ones a bit betther than the first vid sideshow as it shows the first two threes that got it started in the last 40 seconds of the half. One of the more enjoyable games i watched. That 5 minutes of gametime or whatever he was in video game mode.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGowrwFLU4o[/youtube]

Sidenote - i miss those white cavs jerseys posted in the dunk gif. They were the best.

Edit - every single one of those threes were terrible terrible shots. In terms of low % that is. They were all so deep and such tough shots. Amazing to watch.

PCProductions · Post #683 » by **PCProductions** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:06 am

God if those 5 minutes aren't the most symbolic moments of Lebron's career with the Cavs. He had a license to do whatever the hell he wanted.

PCProductions · Post #684 » by **PCProductions** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:09 am

Dupp wrote:Edit - every single one of those threes were terrible terrible shots. In terms of low % that is. They were all so deep and such tough shots. Amazing to watch.

I actually admire that about him, in a way; he knows it's a good shot if he's in that zone, which he very obviously was. He rarely does it anymore (though that recent game against the Pelicans was somewhat reminiscent of it), and it's too bad, though probably for the better.

Dupp · Post #685 » by **Dupp** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:05 am

PCProductions wrote:
Dupp wrote:Edit - every single one of those threes were terrible terrible shots. In terms of low % that is. They were all so deep and such tough shots. Amazing to watch.

I actually admire that about him, in a way; he knows it's a good shot if he's in that zone, which he very obviously was. He rarely does it anymore (though that recent game against the Pelicans was somewhat reminiscent of it), and it's too bad, though probably for the better.

Agreed. It'd be cool to watch him have these kind of outburst still but what we dont see in the highlights is all the ill advised shots and failed heat checks he frequently took when in cleveland. Hes much smarter now. Even when chasing a lead latish he'd shoot a dumb 3(s) instead of taking a more high % approach. Often it'd come off, but when it didnt it looked bad. He was pretty silly shooting all the threes he did in his athletic prime but hes evolved and has a much better game now.

PCProductions · Post #686 » by **PCProductions** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:15 pm

Even though the playoffs are coming up, it's kinda sad that this historic season is finally over. I'd say my five favorite games have to have been:

1. Miami @ Boston 3-18-13
This was just an awesome game in general. Lebron dunk on Terry, etc.

2. Miami vs Memphis 3-1-13
Sleeper pick here, but this was great because he overcame the frustration that plagued him in the 2011 Finals from a good zone defense.

3. Miami @ OKC 2-14-13
Owned Durant/Thunder on the big stage, pretty much stamped the MVP for this season.

4. Miami @ LAL 1-17-13
I hate the Lakers.

5. Miami vs Charlotte 3-24-13
Another strange pick and against the league's worst team, but Lebron from the end of the 3rd quarter to the middle of the 4th was just other worldly. The most efficient I've ever seen him.

Thanks for a great season, Lebron!

EDIT: Oh, and thanks for the stats, Bob! I know you got that spreadsheet that we all take for granted. Was great having that lens throughout the season.

D.Brasco · Post #687 » by **D.Brasco** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:18 pm

To me this play was the cherry on top to cap off the season.

SideshowBob · Post #688 » by **SideshowBob** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:21 pm

With the season done, here's what I've got on Miami's performance, all adjusted for opponent strength.

Full Season

Overall (82 G)

+7.03 SRS, +7.5 Offense, -0.3 Defense

With Lebron (76 G)

+7.45 SRS, +7.8 Offense, -0.6 Defense

With Lebron + Wade (68 G)

+7.36 SRS, +8.1 Offense, -0.3 Defense

With Big 3 (65 G)

+7.00 SRS, +7.8 Offense, -0.1 Defense

Since January 12th

Overall (48 G)

+9.01 SRS, +8.9 Offense, -1.0 Defense

With Lebron (42 G)

+10.05 SRS, +9.7 Offense, -1.5 Defense

With Lebron + Wade (38 G)

+9.84 SRS, +9.9 Offense, -0.8 Defense

With Big 3 (36 G)

+9.49 SRS, +9.5 Offense, -0.7 Defense

SideshowBob · Post #689 » by **SideshowBob** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:39 pm

Miami just edged out 3 teams (2 of Nash's Suns and the 85 Lakers) for the eFG% record, with 55.2%.

http://bkref.com/tiny/MjQZb

They were at 56.1% in the last 48 games.

Post #690 » by **mopper8** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:41 pm

SideshowBob wrote:Miami just edged out 3 teams (2 of Nash's Suns and the 85 Lakers) for the eFG% record, with 55.2%.

http://bkref.com/tiny/MjQZb

They were at 56.1% in the last 48 games.

I tweeted this to Haberstroh last night.

The bolded is bonkers.

SideshowBob · Post #691 » by **SideshowBob** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:44 pm

mopper8 wrote:
SideshowBob wrote:Miami just edged out 3 teams (2 of Nash's Suns and the 85 Lakers) for the eFG% record, with 55.2%.

http://bkref.com/tiny/MjQZb

They were at 56.1% in the last 48 games.

I tweeted this to Haberstroh last night.

The bolded is bonkers.

57.5% with Lebron on the floor in the last 48 games, and 61.0% TS.

This is probably the best shot making team of all time.

ThatsWhatIShved · Post #692 » by **ThatsWhatIShved** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:49 pm

2012-2013 Miami Heat winning percentage with Lebron: 80.2%
2012-2013 Miami Heat winning percentage without Lebron: 83.3%

Food for thought. The Heat without Lebron could have challenged the Bulls 72 win record this year

MaliBrah · Post #693 » by **MaliBrah** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:51 pm

ThatsWhatIShved wrote:2012-2013 Miami Heat winning percentage with Lebron: 80.2%
2012-2013 Miami Heat winning percentage without Lebron: 83.3%

Food for thought. The Heat without Lebron could have challenged the Bulls 72 win record this year

can you please explain you're sig Btw?

SunKing · Post #694 » by **SunKing** » Sat Apr 20, 2013 10:31 am

ThatsWhatIShved is one of the best poster of RealGM. His LeBron hate/sarcasm with his serious tone is amazing :lol:

ardee · Post #695 » by **ardee** » Sat Apr 20, 2013 4:25 pm

Damn, now that I'm looking back, I feel like the magnitude of what he was doing is something I didn't fully appreciate in the moment itself. I mean I understood he was a totally unarguable beast but I don't think I realized just how good, just as how I didn't realize how good '09 was in retrospect. The more I think about it, the more I realize that he could absolutely, positively be the no. 1 peak of all time over Jordan, Shaq, and Wilt. SideShowBob, good call.

:bowdown:

King James :bowdown:

PCProductions · Post #696 » by **PCProductions** » Sat Apr 20, 2013 4:29 pm

ardee wrote:Damn, now that I'm looking back, I feel like the magnitude of what he was doing is something I didn't fully appreciate in the moment itself. I mean I understood he was a totally unarguable beast but I don't think I realized just how good, just as how I didn't realize how good '09 was in retrospect. The more I think about it, the more I realize that he could absolutely, positively be the no. 1 peak of all time over Jordan, Shaq, and Wilt. SideShowBob, good call.

King James

What's crazy is how quickly he set a standard for himself. Any games < 50% shooting was a poor shooting night and if he had less than 26, 6, 6 it was a disappointing game.

toodles23 · Post #697 » by **toodles23** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:02 am

Some bad TOs for Lebron in the first half. Looks good defensively, but maybe a little rusty on offense.

PCProductions · Post #698 » by **PCProductions** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:15 am

First quarter was sick. He had tremendous energy and looked to attack and facilitate. Second quarter he looked predictable offensively. I'm expecting a strong third quarter

toodles23 · Post #699 » by **toodles23** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:20 am

Btw, what do you guys think Lebron will shoot in the playoffs this year? I wouldn't be surprised at all if he shot 60%+ in this series.

JulesWinnfield · Post #700 » by **JulesWinnfield** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:22 am

He got fouled on his only miss (uncalled)