LeBron seen practicing at Cavs practice facility (7/4)

[Dominator83]

Ive never seen a player of his caliber want to switch teams as much as he has in his career

I mean if switching teams and leading them to titles with all new rosters/hc is so easy to do then what stopped MJ from doing it in 98? He was so scared of trying it that he retired rather than even try to do it. Why? Because he was too scared to tarnish his carefully manicured legacy and didn't wanna play without the Phil/Scottie safety blanket. Just like when he knew he was running low on energy or drive he retired in 93. MJ just chose to retire yet again when things didn't seem perfect to him. That's a reality that you just refuse to acknowledge because you place him on such a pedestal.

If he was so scared of legacy tarnishing, then why did he end up joining the worst team in the league?

[BlzMwt]

I want to say this in the most positive non hating way, but I really really can’t wait until LeBron retires. The NBA would be in such a better place without him.

I can understand why you may prefer LeBron to be retired.

But what unbiased argument do you have that the NBA would be in a better place without him?

Or do you not understand the attention he brings to the league? Either directly with the audience watching the games he is in or indirectly through revenue through ticket sales, jersey sales, attention through numerous platforms.

Do you think all the people watching LeBron just turn their attention to Jokic who absolutely loves the limelight? How about quiet Shai? Non American Giannis? Father of ten children Edwards?

*** cue the creating superteams argument despite superteams being around forever AND superteams fueling eyes to the NBA in the 2010s ***

[NO-KG-AI]

Ive never seen a player of his caliber want to switch teams as much as he has in his career

I mean if switching teams and leading them to titles with all new rosters/hc is so easy to do then what stopped MJ from doing it in 98? He was so scared of trying it that he retired rather than even try to do it. Why? Because he was too scared to tarnish his carefully manicured legacy and didn't wanna play without the Phil/Scottie safety blanket. Just like when he knew he was running low on energy or drive he retired in 93. MJ just chose to retire yet again when things didn't seem perfect to him. That's a reality that you just refuse to acknowledge because you place him on such a pedestal.

Imagine the amount of crying LeBron and his fans would be doing if he had to win a title with the oldest team in the league, and the second best player was a 19 ppg scorer who played 44 games.

You would never see it, because he would have abandoned ship and moved across the country way before that point.

LeBron starts passive aggressive tweeting and stuff when his 3rd best player is in the 18-19 range lol

[levon]

Ive never seen a player of his caliber want to switch teams as much as he has in his career

Lol

Lmao even

[Cavsfansince84]

I mean if switching teams and leading them to titles with all new rosters/hc is so easy to do then what stopped MJ from doing it in 98? He was so scared of trying it that he retired rather than even try to do it. Why? Because he was too scared to tarnish his carefully manicured legacy and didn't wanna play without the Phil/Scottie safety blanket. Just like when he knew he was running low on energy or drive he retired in 93. MJ just chose to retire yet again when things didn't seem perfect to him. That's a reality that you just refuse to acknowledge because you place him on such a pedestal.

If he was so scared of legacy tarnishing, then why did he end up joining the worst team in the league?

At age 39 after 3 years away there was no expectations on him. It's not like he was coming off of being league mvp/fmvp. He was barely a top 30 player.

[picc]

Time to go through this thread and see who needs to get a life.

[Shock Defeat]

Cleveland needs to say eff it and go for it. Bring LeBron to pair him with Mitchell. They are not winning with their core

[Dominator83]

I mean if switching teams and leading them to titles with all new rosters/hc is so easy to do then what stopped MJ from doing it in 98? He was so scared of trying it that he retired rather than even try to do it. Why? Because he was too scared to tarnish his carefully manicured legacy and didn't wanna play without the Phil/Scottie safety blanket. Just like when he knew he was running low on energy or drive he retired in 93. MJ just chose to retire yet again when things didn't seem perfect to him. That's a reality that you just refuse to acknowledge because you place him on such a pedestal.

If he was so scared of legacy tarnishing, then why did he end up joining the worst team in the league?

At age 39 after 3 years away there was no expectations on him. It's not like he was coming off of being league mvp/fmvp. He was barely a top 30 player.

I agree there. And while im a Homer MJ guy, i do not hold anything against Lebron at this point and haven't for a couple years now. Once your at like 38 or so, your playing with house money. Nobody should be expected to carry teams to a championship at his age. Everyone from his class has been cooked and gone for years now. I don't believe theres anyone left from the draft class AFTER him either, and 05 i think only CP3 remains, and hes been a shell of himself for a good 4 or so years now (his OKC year was the last year he was good)

I know theres alot of true haters that don't see it this way though

[Jordan45822]

Just let him be. Not everything he does or where he is needs to be analyzed.

[balrog27]

Ive never seen a player of his caliber want to switch teams as much as he has in his career

who's a player in lebrons caliber?

[zimpy27]

Ive never seen a player of his caliber want to switch teams as much as he has in his career

Lol

Lmao even

Jordan started with Bulls, then joined Birmingham Barons, back to Bulls, then finished at Wizards.

LeBron started with Cavs, then joined Miami Heat, back to Cavs, then finished at Lakers.

[infinite11285]

Ive never seen a player of his caliber want to switch teams as much as he has in his career

Is standing in a photo really indicative of a desire to switch teams?

[UglyBugBall]

Anyone else kinda shocked at the dad bod? I remember in Miami he looked like a statue, and now his stomach looks kinda saggy. It's a little weird to see because I'm use to this guy being ripped.

[NbaAllDay]

I don't get it, why are we supposed to make something out of a player playing basketball in a place he has ties to during the off season?

Because he 'wants attention' or something ~ haters.

[Dominator83]

Anyone else kinda shocked at the dad bod? I remember in Miami he looked like a statue, and now his stomach looks kinda saggy. It's a little weird to see because I'm use to this guy being ripped.

Hes still a brick **** house. I think the photo just doesn't do it justice

[og15]

If he was so scared of legacy tarnishing, then why did he end up joining the worst team in the league?

At age 39 after 3 years away there was no expectations on him. It's not like he was coming off of being league mvp/fmvp. He was barely a top 30 player.

I agree there. And while im a Homer MJ guy, i do not hold anything against Lebron at this point and haven't for a couple years now. Once your at like 38 or so, your playing with house money. Nobody should be expected to carry teams to a championship at his age. Everyone from his class has been cooked and gone for years now. I don't believe theres anyone left from the draft class AFTER him either, and 05 i think only CP3 remains, and hes been a shell of himself for a good 4 or so years now (his OKC year was the last year he was good)

I know theres alot of true haters that don't see it this way though

Ouch, thanks for making us Clippers fans feel worse, wasn't even good and did this to the Clippers:

https://youtu.be/JMLP_M0nbFc?si=XmMvHyzs7w7D9_-8

Anyone else kinda shocked at the dad bod? I remember in Miami he looked like a statue, and now his stomach looks kinda saggy. It's a little weird to see because I'm use to this guy being ripped.

That's not what people are talking about when they say "dad bod", that is a very fit individual, lol

[pwayknicks]

Ive never seen a player of his caliber want to switch teams as much as he has in his career

To be fair, especially later in their careers many have …

Shaq played for so many teams, including 2/3 (Orlando, lakers, Miami) while still in his prime (similar to LeBron) and another 3 outside of his prime (suns, Celtics, cavs).


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[Dominator83]

At age 39 after 3 years away there was no expectations on him. It's not like he was coming off of being league mvp/fmvp. He was barely a top 30 player.

I agree there. And while im a Homer MJ guy, i do not hold anything against Lebron at this point and haven't for a couple years now. Once your at like 38 or so, your playing with house money. Nobody should be expected to carry teams to a championship at his age. Everyone from his class has been cooked and gone for years now. I don't believe theres anyone left from the draft class AFTER him either, and 05 i think only CP3 remains, and hes been a shell of himself for a good 4 or so years now (his OKC year was the last year he was good)

I know theres alot of true haters that don't see it this way though

Ouch, thanks for making us Clippers fans feel worse, wasn't even good and did this to the Clippers:

https://youtu.be/JMLP_M0nbFc?si=XmMvHyzs7w7D9_-8

Anyone else kinda shocked at the dad bod? I remember in Miami he looked like a statue, and now his stomach looks kinda saggy. It's a little weird to see because I'm use to this guy being ripped.

That's not what people are talking about when they say "dad bod", that is a very fit individual, lol

My bad! my timeline was off i forgot he had that Suns season after OKC. But that was still 2021 so i was correct about the 4 years part

[JujitsuFlip]

Anyone else kinda shocked at the dad bod? I remember in Miami he looked like a statue, and now his stomach looks kinda saggy. It's a little weird to see because I'm use to this guy being ripped.

You're talking about 15 years ago lol the guy will be 41 in December.

[NO-KG-AI]

I don't get it, why are we supposed to make something out of a player playing basketball in a place he has ties to during the off season?

Because he 'wants attention' or something ~ haters.

He absolutely courts speculation and rumor mongering lol. I’m not sure it’s an ego thing, a business thing, or keeping his team on their toes thing, but he definitely throws out little breadcrumbs to stir the pot when he’s a little uneasy about the situation, which was the reason for that weird ass statement from Rich Paul after opting in.