LABron James Discussion: Olympics MVP

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  1. Savory Griddles

    Savory Griddles Moderator Staff Member

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    I agree with all of that. But talking about Harden's Referee Manufactured brilliance isn't the best way to illustrate this point. I definitely agree that AD needs to continue to master the 3 point shot, and I believe he will. But why post a detailed breakdown of Kobe vs Harden stats to make that point?
     
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    Because it's the best way to get a stubborn Lakers fan to reconsider their perception of reality.

    How do you call a player trash if he's putting up similar numbers to one's hero?

    Needless to say... they still found a way to explain it. But come on... let's give some credit where it is due.
     
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    Here's why I like Lebron--his account of his s***ty 1st half, quoted in today's LA Times:

    "We were down today because of me. I was reckless . . . and my teammates got on me. Told me just be myself, and get my head out of my a** and play basketball."
     
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    There was a time he would have been unable to express himself like that. I’m glad we have this version of LeBron versus earlier in his career.
     
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    I think this helps me understand you better. I don’t think I choose to think that way or concern myself with future what ifs to that degree.

    I do see holes that need to be addressed, but if we are going to sign Giannis as a Laker, I’m not really worried about that LOL
     
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    That first half from him was rough. I'm glad AD and Boogie called him out on it and that he was receptive, checked his ego, and adjusted as needed. It was clearly an important game to him and he let it get to him and get in his head more than he should've early on.
     
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    they should rest him (and AD too but that's not gonna happen) for the ATL game

     
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    Give AD a chance to carry the team. May as well get used to it both of them because there will be times .... likely.
     
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    I agree. Let AD play his more efficient game, others are there to play D and stretch the floor for him. Might as well run some plays for Dwight, who is still capable of good scoring games. I'm sure he'd be happy to show he's still got it. Bron deserves some rest.
     
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    Lakers winning in Denver, Utah, Portland, Orlando, Miami and Atlanta in the same season? Anyone know if that's happened before?
     
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    2000 season.
     
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    BTW, that Butler play was a foul. An obvious one too.
     
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    My dad and I were just saying that, but I added the same for Dwight. So glad we have the 2019 version of Dwight.
     
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    Excellent.
     
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    I'm gonna predict that Lebron takes 7 games off this year and plays 75 games. I'm gonna say his first game missed this year will be tomorrow.
     
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    Wuss. Man up! SMDH. Robin 1a.
     
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    Is he questionable because of that or is he tired from traveling cause he went to see his son play? We shouldn't need him, but damn it I'm going to the game and want to see everyone suit up.
     
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    he did look like he was in some pain after that last play so i'd assume he is actually hurting a bit
     

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