LABron James Discussion: The Final Year?

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  1. svtzr

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    Lebron could feasibly play another 3 years to 45. He takes incredible care of his body, but every year the drop off will be noticeable. He has gone from All NBA to All Star... does he have another All Star year in him next year? After that, I'm not sure if he could make the All Star on merit.

    The year after, he might only be a 24-26 min player and the year after he might be a 20-24 min bench player and if he makes it past that, he'll be a better Vince Carter at the end of his career.
     
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    The resurgence of Lebron is mind-blowing. He's turned back the clock, back to being a 2nd team All-NBA level player again.

    I was 100% convinced that Father Time had finally caught up to him. And I was wrong. This guy defies human biology. You are not supposed to be dunking 6 times a game at age 41. He's playing like a juiced up Aaron Gordon right now.

    With this version of Lebron, I think we can win it all if we're healthy.
     
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    “We’re” meaning 1-10 in rotation to be able to have the bench not be overwhelmed by top teams’ depth and benches. Extremely talented puncher’s chance because of the top end.
     
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    I dont think he's turned back the clock. Being a high usage player is extremely taxing. He lowered his usage rate considerably which gives him more energy when he needs it.

    And dunking at 41 is nothing. I'm 47, and I can dunk 10-12 times a night. And if the Oreos are Dark Chocolate filling? 15 times a night without breaking a sweat.
     
    Savory Griddles, Mar 27, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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    i was thinking about the dunking, also being 47, and was like...lebron is maybe 10 inches taller than i am. and when i was young, i could dunk (when conditions were right, lol). 6 years ago, could i have dunked on a 9ft hoop? hell no. last time i could do that was probably 10 years ago.

    and now my back hurts.
     
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    I just thought about it and my back hurt!!

    So did my knees, my hips and my brain!!
     
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    well hes lost about 6 feet of total liftoff (well to be fair this is the maximum that has been lost to age - he probably could take off from a longer distance)
    That's both a huge amount of athleticism lost and at the same a ridiculous amount still left over.

    If only he can get his jumper working again - this is the worse his jumper has looked in years
     
    Pioneer10, Mar 27, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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    Pffttt ..... I'm only 5'8 1/2" ..... and in HS could .... ummm ..... uhhh ..... errr .... not "touch" that gawdamm rim!! Tried my a** off every day. :cry: Sooo close though!!!

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    :Bangbrick4:
     
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    Does touching the bottom of the net count?

    Asking for a friend [​IMG]
     
    LakeShowAZ, Mar 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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