If LeBron continued to play like this he would've been the GOAT

[Swagnificent]

How was LeBron so much more skilled at 18 years old than now? He went from a graceful skilled player as a high schooler to a guy who wins through brute strength in the NBA.

I miss this version of Bron. I was so excited when he came into the NBA. I thought he would replace Kobe as my favorite player. Unfortunately he decided to gain 50 lbs, become stiff, and play bull ball instead of playing like Jordan and Kobe.

 

[010101]

the level of competition is different

there's centers that look like rusting tin men in the league but put them against civilians those goofy fakkits would be dancing like kyrie

you couldn't imagine what bron would look like playing against civilians

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[Conscious Pilot]

Came in here expecting maybe his last year or so on the Cavs.. maybe 2nd Heat year and see him in his St. Vincent-St Mary Jersey...

 

[Illuminatos]

OP out here drunk posting.

 

[jdubnyce]

You're saying LeBron's peak was at 18 years old?

How was LeBron so much more skilled at 18 years old than now? He went from a graceful skilled player as a high schooler to a guy who wins through brute strength in the NBA.

I miss this version of Bron. I was so excited when he came into the NBA. I thought he would replace Kobe as my favorite player. Unfortunately he decided to gain 50 lbs, become stiff, and play bull ball instead of playing like Jordan and Kobe.

 

[CHERUB]

nikka been in the league almost 20 years and op linking us to hs vids . Half the people that post here was like 6 years old then

 

[Swagnificent]

the level of competition is different

there's centers that look like rusting tin men in the league but put them against civilians those goofy fakkits would be dancing like kyrie

you couldn't imagine what bron would look like playing against civilians

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Level of competition doesn't affect style of play. Kobe played the same way in high school as he did in the NBA. In high school Bron was an isolation player who was beating guys with jab steps, mid-range shots, and fadeaways. He looked more fluid and agile. In the NBA he totally transformed. He became a pick n roll player who primarily drives and kicks. Name me the last time you seen Bron jab step like he did in this high school game?

Bron went from a guy with a beautiful game based on skill to a guy who just tries to overpower folks with drives and dishes. A very boring and predictable style of play. And IMO less effective when it comes to winning championships.

 

[CourtesyFlush]

Ummm well he is 35 so

 

[Swagnificent]

Came in here expecting maybe his last year or so on the Cavs.. maybe 2nd Heat year and see him in his St. Vincent-St Mary Jersey...

My favorite version of Bron was always from his high school years to about 2006.

Starting in the 2006-07 season he started to become too bulky and went from an exciting watch to a guy who was just trying to bulldoze people.

 

[Swagnificent]

You're saying LeBron's peak was at 18 years old?

I would rather watch those highlights than his NBA highlights. You telling me that clip wasn't dope as fukk?

18 year old LeBron in today's NBA would easily be the most exciting player to watch.

 

[VegetasHairline]

 

[BaggerofTea]

 

[010101]

Level of competition doesn't affect style of play. Kobe played the same way in high school as he did in the NBA. In high school Bron was an isolation player who was beating guys with jab steps, mid-range shots, and fadeaways. He looked more fluid and agile. In the NBA he totally transformed. He became a pick n roll player who primarily drives and kicks. Name me the last time you seen Bron jab step like he did in this high school game?

Bron went from a guy with a beautiful game based on skill to a guy who just tries to overpower folks with drives and dishes. A very boring and predictable style of play. And IMO less effective when it comes to winning championships.

stop

kobe was always a skill based player

bron is more based off using physicality intelligently

bron is facing elite defenders so he simplifies

his style fits his stature

if he was trying to play like kobe it'd be a waste of physical gifts

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[Swagnificent]

stop

kobe was always a skill based player

bron is more based off using physicality intelligently

bron is facing elite defenders so he simplifies

his style fits his stature

if he was trying to play like kobe it'd be a waste of physical gifts

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He looked damn good in these high school highlights trying to play like Kobe. All the way down to that arm band above his elbow like early 00s Kobe.

I think he would've more successful in the NBA if he continued to build on his 18 year old skill set rather than dropping it in favor of physicality. A more skill based LeBron would have 6 rings right now instead of 3.

 

[Bryan Danielson]

There is not “The GOAT”

MJ, Kobe, Shaq and many others been said it.

We over this