The Lebron Thread (2016-2017 Pt.3)

MisterHibachi · Post #1221 » by **MisterHibachi** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:17 am

Too bad Tavares got injured. Would've been nice reps for him.

J Shuttlesworth · Post #1222 » by **J Shuttlesworth** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:21 am

What are your thoughts on D-Will? He seems to have picked it up quite a bit in the playoffs. Certainly seems to be having a positive impact

Post #1223 » by **Goudelock** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:24 am

So this must have been what it was like to watch MJ or Kareem at the peak of their powers. This is simply incredible.

rich316 · Post #1224 » by **rich316** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:25 am

J Shuttlesworth wrote:What are your thoughts on D-Will? He seems to have picked it up quite a bit in the playoffs. Certainly seems to be having a positive impact

He hasn't been anything special, but just having a guy besides Lebron who can bring the ball up and effectively start the offense is a good thing to have. His defense has been good enough, that will be the true test for him in the finals.

homecourtloss · Post #1225 » by **homecourtloss** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:28 am

homecourtloss · Post #1226 » by **homecourtloss** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:29 am

PockyCandy wrote:So this must have been what it was like to watch MJ or Kareem at the peak of their powers. This is simply incredible.

I saw most of Jordan's career and only older Kareem, but I've never seen anyone play like this. Never. This was astonishing tonight.

ShotCreator · Post #1227 » by **ShotCreator** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:32 am

This HAS to be the best conference run of all-time.

RCM88x · Post #1228 » by **RCM88x** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:32 am

rich316 wrote:
J Shuttlesworth wrote:What are your thoughts on D-Will? He seems to have picked it up quite a bit in the playoffs. Certainly seems to be having a positive impact

He hasn't been anything special, but just having a guy besides Lebron who can bring the ball up and effectively start the offense is a good thing to have. His defense has been good enough, that will be the true test for him in the finals.

I feel his lack of foot speed is going to be a killer. Maybe his size can help against Livingston though, little more beef than Kyrie or Delly if you know what I mean.

Not like Delly had any impact last year, so if he can at least provide a handful of positive minutes in a game or two then I'll be satisfied.

rich316 · Post #1229 » by **rich316** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:52 am

I tried to watch Love on defense tonight. The Celtics weren't really testing him, but to me his foot speed and awareness are much improved. I wonder if this maintains v. the Warriors.

MisterHibachi · Post #1230 » by **MisterHibachi** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:55 am

rich316 wrote:I tried to watch Love on defense tonight. The Celtics weren't really testing him, but to me his foot speed and awareness are much improved. I wonder if this maintains v. the Warriors.

He's even contesting shots at the rim now. It's a pleasant surprise.

SideshowBob · Post #1231 » by **SideshowBob** » Sat May 20, 2017 2:55 am

2017 Cavaliers (10 G):

+15.65 SRS, +13.6 Offense, -2.5 Defense, +16.1 Adjusted Net

Lebron 34.3/8.5/7.1/2.3/1.5 on 67.0% TS (41.4 MPG). Should be at ~33 PER now. His ON court net rating was like +67 tonight.

Run DLC · Post #1232 » by **Run DLC** » Sat May 20, 2017 3:01 am

I feel like he's going to go off against the Warriors. He might average close to 40 PPG in that series. I do badly want him to shut a lot of people up this year...

Homer38 · Post #1233 » by **Homer38** » Sat May 20, 2017 3:02 am

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J Shuttlesworth · Post #1234 » by **J Shuttlesworth** » Sat May 20, 2017 3:08 am

homecourtloss wrote:
PockyCandy wrote:So this must have been what it was like to watch MJ or Kareem at the peak of their powers. This is simply incredible.

I saw most of Jordan's career and only older Kareem, but I've never seen anyone play like this. Never. This was astonishing tonight.

Though I can't really comment on Kareem, completely agreed on MJ. The all around play from LeBron this year in the playoffs has been absolutely amazing. I think it's the best playoffs performance I have ever seen thus far.

J Shuttlesworth · Post #1235 » by **J Shuttlesworth** » Sat May 20, 2017 3:10 am

J Shuttlesworth wrote:
homecourtloss wrote:
PockyCandy wrote:So this must have been what it was like to watch MJ or Kareem at the peak of their powers. This is simply incredible.

I saw most of Jordan's career and only older Kareem, but I've never seen anyone play like this. Never. This was astonishing tonight.
Though I can't really comment on Kareem, completely agreed on MJ. The all around play from LeBron this year in the playoffs has been absolutely amazing. I think it's the best playoffs performance I have ever seen thus far.

MisterHibachi wrote:
rich316 wrote:I tried to watch Love on defense tonight. The Celtics weren't really testing him, but to me his foot speed and awareness are much improved. I wonder if this maintains v. the Warriors.

He's even contesting shots at the rim now. It's a pleasant surprise.

I saw someone mentioning earlier in the thread that LeBron bringing a title to Cleveland has unleashed the GOAT because the pressure is off.

I think the same for Love. He had so much pressure to be a significant piece of the big 3 and was often blamed for losses by the media. Now that they've won, the monkey is off his back and he just seems a lot more confident right now. Hopefully, this sticks in the finals because it will have to.

Dupp · Post #1236 » by **Dupp** » Sat May 20, 2017 3:12 am

rich316 wrote:I tried to watch Love on defense tonight. The Celtics weren't really testing him, but to me his foot speed and awareness are much improved. I wonder if this maintains v. the Warriors.

His man and post defense has been good. Need to get him in the high pick n roll and take advantage of him and ky

rich316 · Post #1237 » by **rich316** » Sat May 20, 2017 3:13 am

Dupp wrote:
rich316 wrote:I tried to watch Love on defense tonight. The Celtics weren't really testing him, but to me his foot speed and awareness are much improved. I wonder if this maintains v. the Warriors.

His man and post defense has been good. Need to get him in the high pick n roll and take advantage of him and ky

There were a few possessions where IT was isolated against him and he just passed it away. That was a sign his head wasn't in it.

Dupp · Post #1238 » by **Dupp** » Sat May 20, 2017 3:14 am

J Shuttlesworth wrote:
J Shuttlesworth wrote:
homecourtloss wrote:
I saw most of Jordan's career and only older Kareem, but I've never seen anyone play like this. Never. This was astonishing tonight.
Though I can't really comment on Kareem, completely agreed on MJ. The all around play from LeBron this year in the playoffs has been absolutely amazing. I think it's the best playoffs performance I have ever seen thus far.

MisterHibachi wrote:
rich316 wrote:I tried to watch Love on defense tonight. The Celtics weren't really testing him, but to me his foot speed and awareness are much improved. I wonder if this maintains v. the Warriors.

He's even contesting shots at the rim now. It's a pleasant surprise.

I saw someone mentioning earlier in the thread that LeBron bringing a title to Cleveland has unleashed the GOAT because the pressure is off.

I think the same for Love. He had so much pressure to be a significant piece of the big 3 and was often blamed for losses by the media. Now that they've won, the monkey is off his back and he just seems a lot more confident right now. Hopefully, this sticks in the finals because it will have to.

I agree but he has to bring some of it vs the warriors or its all for nothing.

therealbig3 · Post #1239 » by **therealbig3** » Sat May 20, 2017 3:15 am

J Shuttlesworth wrote:What are your thoughts on D-Will? He seems to have picked it up quite a bit in the playoffs. Certainly seems to be having a positive impact

I think he's been the Cavs best PG in the playoffs.

Dupp · Post #1240 » by **Dupp** » Sat May 20, 2017 3:16 am

rich316 wrote:
Dupp wrote:
rich316 wrote:I tried to watch Love on defense tonight. The Celtics weren't really testing him, but to me his foot speed and awareness are much improved. I wonder if this maintains v. the Warriors.

His man and post defense has been good. Need to get him in the high pick n roll and take advantage of him and ky

There were a few possessions where IT was isolated against him and he just passed it away. That was a sign his head wasn't in it.

Noticed this too. A few different things celtics players did early that showed they were already mentally beat.