Just Realized It's Very Likely LeBron Won't Win A Ring Again | Can't Win Without Wade?

[Malta]

I disagree with the premise of this thread, I think lebron is coasting by working hard not smart because he knows he can crank it up playoff time. I see kyrie being more of a problem than love. Lebron went to the perfect situation in miami where he was respected, d wade was top 5 player when lebron arrived & he took a backseat & so did bosh.

I think kyrie wants to prove he's the best PG in the game because there's no cohesiveness to his game, it's dribble the ball down & shoot it. Also most importantely I don't believe kyrie is in "awe" of lebron the way norris cole or chalmers were, he doesn't wanna be lebron's "little brother".

Furthermore this is just my opinion on lebron, yes he's the best player in the league & has been for while but to me he comes across so contrived. He said he wanted to "go home" after 4 consecutive finals appearances but I don't think it was about going home, I think lebron just wants to be liked again. I mean you had cacs burning his jersey & speaking about him as if he was some type of dictator, fukk em I NEVER would've went back...

Coasting doesn't explain why he has so little lift when he attacks the rim.

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

the injuries Bosh and Wade had this season was nothing serious and any team LeBron leaves is likely to be bad the following season

im not saying/implying Miami is contender without LeBron you idiot

I'm saying they wouldnt win it all in Miami (even if Bron stayed) either dumbass

That ship has sailed.

Miami already peaked.

 

[TOP LAD]

I'm saying they wouldnt win it all in Miami (even if Bron stayed) either dumbass

That ship has sailed.

Miami already peaked.

says who? they'd be a favorite to get out the east
And would probably beat any west team not named San Antonio in a 7 game series

they'd sure as hell beat OKC

 

[Bledswole]

I disagree with the premise of this thread, I think lebron is coasting by working hard not smart because he knows he can crank it up playoff time. I see kyrie being more of a problem than love. Lebron went to the perfect situation in miami where he was respected, d wade was top 5 player when lebron arrived & he took a backseat & so did bosh.

I think kyrie wants to prove he's the best PG in the game because there's no cohesiveness to his game, it's dribble the ball down & shoot it. Also most importantely I don't believe kyrie is in "awe" of lebron the way norris cole or chalmers were, he doesn't wanna be lebron's "little brother".

Furthermore this is just my opinion on lebron, yes he's the best player in the league & has been for while but to me he comes across so contrived. He said he wanted to "go home" after 4 consecutive finals appearances but I don't think it was about going home, I think lebron just wants to be liked again. I mean you had cacs burning his jersey & speaking about him as if he was some type of dictator, fukk em I NEVER would've went back...

Kyries problem is he thinks that if he has a better season than LeBron his name will be among the greats or crowned best player in the league


My nikka you will never be mentioned in the same breath as Bron ever

 

[jwinfield]

I get that everyone thinks Pau was going to sign, but how? They had already given the MLE to McRoberts before LeBron made his decision, Pau got 3 years 22 million from the Bulls so how would they have signed him?

Fixed.

We're only paying him 7M this year

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

says who? they'd be a favorite to get out the east
And would probably beat any west team not named San Antonio in a 7 game series

they'd sure as hell beat OKC

Honestly. The Bulls seem like they are coming out of the east no matter what

The Raptors and Wizards are legit as well.

It comes down to this. If I truly thought Spo was an elite coach. Then I could see it.

But he's been exposed this year. LeBron couldnt cover up those leaks in Miami anymore.

No matter how great Wade is now. He slows down near the playoffs. Spo never would have figured out Bosh in a BIg 3 format. He'd still be standing on the 3 point line.

Cleveland is average at best and not winning it all this year. But its a wait and see approach. Something different.
Expectations arent to win it every year like in Miami. This is something we gotta judge two or three years from now.


ETA: I agree they would have beat OKC. Scott Brooks makes Spo look like Phil Jackson. So that is a matchup the headless chicken defense would have actually worked against.

 

[threattonature]

It was dumb and most people on this forum argued against trading for Love, he places star power and having a good time on team planes above making smart moves.




I get that everyone thinks Pau was going to sign, but how? They had already given the MLE to McRoberts before LeBron made his decision, Pau got 2 years 22 million from the Bulls so how would they have signed him?

Were they going to rescind the offer from McRoberts?

None of the Heat players had resigned yet and both Bosh and Wade have come out saying they were willing to take less money if it meant bringing in some talent. Pau has also said he was willing to take less money than he ended up getting. Only reason he ended up signing for that much with Chicago was because they had money to spend after Melo didn't work out.

 

[Brozay]

Im not talking shyt on Bron because I know once hes in a playoff series vs. Chicago he will transform back to that monster we've seen every playoff series against the Bulls

Its inevitable but this time we have the weapons to still beat him if he beasts

 

[heart]

Coasting doesn't explain why he has so little lift when he attacks the rim.

What do you attribute it to then? I don't think bron has lost a step, he's just trying to win in a different way now. Remember MJ was all flash in his 20s & has he got older, he perfected his jumpshot, maybe that's what lebron is trying to do.

Kyries problem is he thinks that if he has a better season than LeBron his name will be among the greats or crowned best player in the league


My nikka you will never be mentioned in the same breath as Bron ever

Exactly, kyrie believes he's the #1 option & he should get the last shot & the offense should flow around him. He was that way at duke as well.

 

[TOP LAD]

Honestly. The Bulls seem like they are coming out of the east no matter what

The Raptors and Wizards are legit as well.

It comes down to this. If I truly thought Spo was an elite coach. Then I could see it.

But he's been exposed this year. LeBron couldnt cover up those leaks in Miami anymore.

No matter how great Wade is now. He slows down near the playoffs. Spo never would have figured out Bosh in a BIg 3 format. He'd still be standing on the 3 point line.

Cleveland is average at best and not winning it all this year. But its a wait and see approach. Something different.
Expectations arent to win it every year like in Miami. This is something we gotta judge two or three years from now.


ETA: I agree they would have beat OKC. Scott Brooks makes Spo look like Phil Jackson. So that is a matchup the headless chicken defense would have actually worked against.

he hasn't been exposed because his roster is terrible and that's a fact. Wade's entire last season was slow, he started that season already in pain. Wade taking all of this workload this early in the season is proof that he's SIGNIFIACTLY healthier than he has been in the last 2 season and he wasn't even bad 2 seasons ago, There is so substantial proof that Wade "slows down" come post-season.

 

[Bledswole]

Exactly, kyrie believes he's the #1 option & he should get the last shot & the offense should flow around him. He was that way at duke as well.

Lil dummy doesnt even realize he's got the road made easy for him right now to be considered best PG in the league,but no he wanna be the man without being the man

 

[Rosecrans]

Do y'all think that Lebron would have went back if the Heat 3 peat last year?

 

[Goatpoacher]

Lebron had 4 straight intense regular seasons and 4 straight finals appearances. Let him have a down year. He'll be back to MVP form next year. An early playoff exit might help him, honestly. Dude plays tired.

 

[10:31]

Do y'all think that Lebron would have went back if the Heat 3 peat last year?

This is what's so puzzling


I really don't get LeBron anymore and I'm really confused at his decline. I didn't see this negro declining so fast.

The marketing and revenue behind the go home narrative makes sense

But what about your legacy ???


I'm not comparing this nikka to MJ, Magic, Bird, Kobe, Shaq anyone of that stature again because he may not be up for discussion when it's all over






And all he'll be left to blame is himself

Lebron had 4 straight intense regular seasons and 4 straight finals appearances. Let him have a down year. He'll be back to MVP form next year. An early playoff exit might help him, honestly. Dude plays tired.

He's not getting any younger...

 

[Shadow King]

Not with that roster.