LLLLLeBron 3-5 Finals Record Without SuperTeam

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  1. LTLakerFan

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    LTLakerFan, Nov 6, 2014
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  2. puffyusaf#2

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    Lebron was NEVER a great defender. When they got back from the Olympics he put more effort into it but he still wasn't great. What he was great at was chase down blocks and the occasional weak-side block. He does play passing lanes well but that was a product of the entire Heat team being able to play swarming defense. When he was with the Heat they had countless run outs like he tried to do in that clip posted a few post ago.

    This can be possibly a nightmare year for Bron stat and image wise. Im not sold that it will be but its possible.
     
    puffyusaf#2, Nov 6, 2014
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    Kyrie/Love are horrible defenders unlike Bosh/Wade (overrated defender but still way better than Kyrie for sure), and now LBJ showing some Harden-tier defense...
     
    Congo Cash, Nov 7, 2014
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    Last year, Deng also talked about how much of a mess the Cavs are. He basically said that they're unprofessional and that their antics would never be tolerated on the Bulls.
     
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    Good point.

    Maybe LeBron forgot exactly how awful it was? Maybe he thought this would be easier. I'm so loving the way it's all working out though. LeBron goes back to Cleveland, bring in Love, only to realize he went from Miami to Cleveland. The culture shock must be tremendous. I wonder if it feels like leaving a Fortune 500 corporation to work at a baby sitting company.
     
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    I heard on the radio that LeBron was making a lot of demands that Miami Heat wasn't willing to give.

    Also, on another note, there was a report that said Pau was a lock for Miami. Riley convinced Pau to join...until LeBron texted him and said that he's not returning so Pau chose the Bulls instead. :D
     
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    What's the over / under on how many months or weeks it is before the new coach is being blamed and on the hot seat with Bron walking "through" him with the shoulder bump on the way to bench after a time out? Poor guy probably had Zero Israeli "BIG EGOS" to deal with in his previous life.
     
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    Oh if the Cavs are playing great ball by the Christmas break the coach is getting crucified. I actually think Irving will be the first to be seriously blamed then after the predictable LBJ support of his teammate announcement the coach will be the target. The odd thing for me is that the media always talk about how Lebron doesn't need a coach he is such a smart player that always makes the right play and makes teammates better. When the team is winning the coach is just finally out of the way but when they are losing the coach (and usually a guard) is to blame. Then you look at a guy like Kobe and it is always his fault. Lebron has yet to be blamed for his teams failures but get every ounce of the teams success headlines.
     
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    Lol, LeBron gets another triple double taken away from him.

    http://www.ohio.com/blogs/cleveland...e-double-in-monday-s-win-vs-pelicans-1.540027

    Seems like the stat keeper is trying to pad LeBron's stats.
     
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    ^I wonder how often that happens and if the league actually screens all the stat sheets for errors.
     
    RasAlgethi, Nov 11, 2014
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    I think the league does screen all the blatant ones like this one.

    As for how often it happens, it happens a ton. Stats aren't unbiased because of who is recording them, especially something like assists which can be left open to interpretation. Here's an article on that from a few years ago: http://deadspin.com/5345287/the-confessions-of-an-nba-scorekeeper

    For example, while I was a firm believer of Chris Paul being the best PG in the NBA during his Hornets days (esp before his injury), he was undoubtedly being gifted assists that were not assists. Chris Paul would pass the ball to David West, who'd pump fake, drive, spin, and drain a fadeaway. CP3 would somehow be rewarded an assists for this.

    Edit: It's also why Chris Paul would always average more assists at home than he did away.
     
    thkthebest, Nov 11, 2014
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    Our shady NBA. :devil:
     
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    trodgers, Nov 17, 2014
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    Oh boohoo. At the postgame interview is he going to say this was the toughest game he's played because of the cold? The media will run that story saying what an inspiration he is.
     
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    James is a drama queen. Wait until the next game against Heat. "It was really tough facing off against them. I miss those guys but I love Cleveland! and by the way Waiters is never going to be Dwade"
     
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    Cavs lost, will probably use the cold as an excuse.
     
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    Too much Nyquil. Hard to see straight man. He and Dwight C. have a new afterschool special they are working on for ABC: Its about using drugs and playing basketball.
     
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    Poor Bronnie...
     
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    Tough to question Pop - and that might be the longest answer I've ever seen from him.
     
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