Step in here and make excuses for LeBron and the Cavs

[labelplant]

Except that NBA GM's actually voted Lebron the best leader in the NBA before this season started.

> Which player is the best leader?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 44.6%
2. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 30.4%
3. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 17.9%


Also:

> Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 46.4%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 35.7%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 10.7%
4. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 7.1%


and

> Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 62.1%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 20.7%
3. James Harden, Houston -- 6.9%
Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 6.9%



But I'm sure Art Barr knows more about basketball than the average NBA GM, which explains all of Art Barr's success at sports in life.


The truth is, Golden State's defensive strategy completely revolves around not letting Lebron do what he wants to do, and anyone who knows anything about basketball can see that. Those people who are saying, "Lebron just needs to dominate!" are ridiculous. He'll take the best chances which avail themselves - scoring 40ppg on 40% shooting is only going to bring a Finals loss. Lebron is one of the greatest at what he does to ever play the game, and he cares about the series more than you do - he is going to be far, far better at maximizing his talents than you are at guessing what he should be able to do.

I would be willing to bet that you haven't had any role whatsoever in any actual basketball team since the 1960s.

I said before the series started that the two series-deciding factors were whether the Cav role players (especially JR and Frye) could hit their threes and whether the Cavs could defend the Warriors, especially Love and Irving.

Everyone not named "Lebron" was 5-17 from three yesterday. And the Cavs sucked on defense. It's not looking good.

GMs don't fill out those surveys. It's some intern who edits film and makes sure the ice tub is full

 

[Kaypain]

too worried about 'my stats' to do that. All he is concerned with is if his stats look good, not winning the game

Bullshyt because he didn't give a fukk about his stats last year when his usage rate was sky high and averaging a fukking triple double. But yall shyt on him for having a low FG%

Yall nikkas play too much 2K

 

[boyboy]

As a great player and leader you're right he should take some responsibility, but that would also entail being more aggressive and going against his coach.

Lebron should be bringing the ball up 90% of the time.

Also these same cats that want to blame the coach and everybody else will spend the ENTIRE season arguing how great Lebron is and arguing how they are going to WIN the championship EVERY year. If the coach or players are a problem what make these cats think they are going to win the title every year?

 

[Newzz]

#BettingOdds

 

[Kill Dat Noize]

Also these same cats that want to blame the coach and everybody else will spend the ENTIRE season arguing how great Lebron is and arguing how they are going to WIN the championship EVERY year. If the coach or players are a problem what make these cats think they are going to win the title every year?

the team that had lebron james on it has made it to the finals the last 6 years.

safe to assume that just him being on the floor gives your team a healthy chance to win.

but he needs the ball.

 

[Sterling Archer]

GMs don't fill out those surveys. It's some intern who edits film and makes sure the ice tub is full

Not to mention that GMs that never had him on their team wouldn't know a damn thing about it.
Thats like saying "My girlfriend is the best girlfriend in the world to me. "

 

[boyboy]

the team that had lebron james on it has made it to the finals the last 6 years.

safe to assume that just him being on the floor gives your team a healthy chance to win.

but he needs the ball.

Making the finals and winning the finals are TWO very different things when you consider just how much tougher the West is than the East.

 

[Kill Dat Noize]

Making the finals and winning the finals are TWO very different things when you consider just how much tougher the West is than the East.

cavs had a 2-1 lead in the finals last year and that was basically a glorified 1 on 5.

lebron put up 35, 13 and 8 that series.

 

[Weaver31]

Real shyt....has GSW revolutionized the game? Are they really gonna be a dynasty for the next few years? Can ANY team beat them in a series? Yes OKC seems most able but losing 3 games in a row when u had ur opponent hanging on a string....HELL NAH. Spurs getting older and will have to rebuild a lil. Cavs just can't match up with GSW. Any other team can beat them in a series for the ship?

 

[Newzz]

My point remind the same. It's ALWAYS something with Lebron, EVERY year. Y'all claim he is misused every year. His teammates never step up. Was he not misused in the East playoffs? When hasn't Lebron been misused according to y'all. At this point Lebron has been misused so often(according to y'all) does anybody even know how he should be used.

 

[Newzz]

the team that had lebron james...surrounded by 2 other NBA All-Stars in the same starting lineup next to him...on it has made it to the finals the last 6 years.

safe to assume that just him being on the floor gives your team a healthy chance to win.

but he needs the ball.

*fixed for accuracy*


Let's not make it only about LeBron when it's success stories, but a "team sport" when discussing failures. It needs to be either always about LeBron by himself, success or failure, or always LeBron and the roster surrounding him, success or failure.


Yall love to pick & choose when to talk about it being a "team sport" when it comes to Bron

 

[No Homo]

My point remind the same. It's ALWAYS something with Lebron, EVERY year. Y'all claim he is misused every year. His teammates never step up. Was he not misused in the East playoffs? When hasn't Lebron been misused according to y'all. At this point Lebron has been misused so often(according to y'all) does anybody even know how he should be used.

Yep always something when this guy loses...its more often than not ever credit to the other team but how X variable/player failed lebron.

 

[blockboy504]

Here comes the LeBron hate and warrior dikk riding but if they lost they'll have excuses out the ass for Steph

 

[Jordan>>LeFrozen]

cavs had a 2-1 lead in the finals last year and that was basically a glorified 1 on 5.

lebron put up 35, 13 and 8 that series.

That Warriors team was inexperienced and nerve rattled. This Warriors team is so good that their bench and Harrison Barnes ran your boy lebron out the gym last night.

 

[Bone$]

LeBron, Cavs Facing Another Finals Loss Unless Irving and Love Grow Up