Originally Posted by tyecopeland:
No. Primarily by being
A) a whiny bitch about his poor quality teammates and not getting foul calls because of "how big and strong I am"
B) a self serving sellout who made everything about him ("the decision", making the cavs let his entourage do whatever they wanted when no other player was allowed to have any people with them, etc)
C) did I mention being a whiny bitch.... to and about the media and their portrayel of him?
D) and at the bottom of the list, being really good at the game of basketball
Don't forget saying ridiculous shit like cops are "hunting" black people, and trying to ruin the life of a police officer for literally saving a young girl's life. [Reply]
I think that's a fair argument and one that could be made by a few guys. They had a longer careers and obviously racked up some nice numbers. Better player? Of course not, better career? maybe. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Eureka:
Well that didn't happen in the last few series for them. Seemed mentally tough then.
Choking when you have the championship all but in your grasp is probably not a very confidence inspiring thing. Doubt they’ll ever get over it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy:
I think that's a fair argument and one that could be made by a few guys. They had a longer careers and obviously racked up some nice numbers. Better player? Of course not, better career? maybe.
Correct. GOAT is a different argument than BOAT. LeBron has an argument for the latter but he clearly is the former. [Reply]