Originally Posted by staylor26:
Imagine MJ letting the second best player on the court be the difference in a game 3 down 0-2 at home when his teammates scored more.
And running away from that guy in a critical possession.
Bill Simmons once wrote about the “42 Club.” It pointed out how truly elite players averaged a total of pts, rebs and assists greater than 42 in the playoffs. Well, LeBron averaged 34, 9 & 9 this year - he just created the 52 Club. Hope he has a better supporting cast next year.
Originally Posted by staylor26:
That’s not the point I’m trying to make here. I’m simply pointing out that game 3 doesn’t fit the narrative, therefor it’s not an excuse:
Eh if dickheads like Wright and KCC weren't pushing that stupid narrative we'd all agree that supporting cast was trash. [Reply]
LeBron had a great series. You can't really go in on him too hard. He put forth a herculean effort this postseason to drag this team to the Finals. An all-time effort really among the greatest this game has ever seen.
Now, on the other hand, he probably had way too much influence on the roster construction of this team, so it's kind of a double edged sword. People act sorry for him but he's not completely absolved from blame regarding the group of guys he's playing with. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
Well it's Houston or we're 99% getting another Warriors championship when he goes something else and loses.
So why would he go to LA and further taint his legacy? Furthermore why would a 31-32 year old want to play with a bunch of kids? He doesn't even need to go to a huge market he markets himself the money comes wherever he goes. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Titty Meat:
So why would he go to LA and further taint his legacy? Furthermore why would a 31-32 year old want to play with a bunch of kids? He doesn't even need to go to a huge market he markets himself the money comes wherever he goes.
He stopped caring what people thought about him years ago. If he wants to win a title, staying in Cleveland clearly isn't an option. It's a horrific team around him. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
I hope they've got a plan to bring in more than just Paul George there with him because that isn't going to accomplish much of anything.
I'd love to see them keep the current cast maybe even get Love. Stay the course a few years continue to develope. [Reply]
