The LeBron James Thread

[HoosierDaddy]

Re: LeBron James Signs With Miami Heat

Something I made real fast..

[ehh]

Re: LeBron James Signs With Miami Heat

I'm sorry are they the Miami Wade's. LeBron is the best player on that roster. They have played zero games in the NBA together how do you or I or anybody know who the leader is on this team? This could easily be LeBron's team next year and I expect it to be.

LeBron was never a good leader in Cleveland. He was a terrible one. How would he ever end up being the leader of the Heat over Wade?

The Jeter & A-Rod comparison is perfect in this regard.

[BaselineBakes]

Re: LeBron James Signs With Miami Heat

I'm sorry are they the Miami Wade's. LeBron is the best player on that roster. They have played zero games in the NBA together how do you or I or anybody know who the leader is on this team? This could easily be LeBron's team next year and I expect it to be.

Gotta go with you on this one, what has Miami done before Bron and Bosh to be labeled as this ultimate team that Lebron needed? They barely made the playoffs last year. How do people Label Lebron as robin before any games have been played?

[airjoca]

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Stop calling LeBron Pippen 2.0

I loved Pippen, please don't disrespect him.

[jmood88]

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WHAT? He was within a last-second shot of getting the Raptors to the NBA Finals.

Lebron got the Cavs to the Finals, the Eastern Conference finals, and dominated in the regular season. Vince Carter in his prime didn't come close todoing what Lebron did.

[ehh]

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Not even close. So now we're compare college basketball recruiting to the NBA Free Agency process...classic.

You're right, it's not a fair comparison. The Fab 5 got paid more than the New 3.

[TheWorldIsYours]

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I'm sorry are they the Miami Wade's. LeBron is the best player on that roster. They have played zero games in the NBA together how do you or I or anybody know who the leader is on this team? This could easily be LeBron's team next year and I expect it to be.

If I had the ability to go play with my goodfriends in South Beach and automatically become the favorites in the East I would in a heartbeat. This is like the Fab 5 for Michigan.

It's Wade Team because he has a title their already and is a Finals MVP. MIAMI IS WADE Country and just becuase LePippen decide's to go their dont make him the King of South Beach.

[Starlin4Prez]

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LeBron was never a good leader in Cleveland. He was a terrible one. How would he ever end up being the leader of the Heat over Wade?

The Jeter & A-Rod comparison is perfect in this regard.

This...

I stated this in my rant I posted a couple pages back.

[da ThRONe]

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Time re-lable Lebron, Pippen 2.0

'The King', and 'Chosen One' stuff is done.

'The Chosen' one doesnt go to another alpha-dog's franchise, and gravy train off of him.

when you boil it down, that's really what it is.

That's his right though, but to me..all of the heir apparent stuff is done.

He's now officially a sidekick...and I suspect that mentally, he probably had more Pippen in him then any of us ever wanted to admit or notice.

What gravy train?

If Bosh or LeBron dont sign Wade is leaving. 1 ring isnt a gravy train.

[jmood88]

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It's Wade Team because he has a title their already and is a Finals MVP. MIAMI IS WADE Country and just becuase LePippen decide's to go their dont make him the King of South Beach.

They won a title with Shaq on the team and have been pretty bad with Wade trying to win on his own.

[z Revis]

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Everyone talking about who the leader will be, it'll be just like Boston's big 3. They'll all be equal, but it'll always be Wade's team(just like the Celtics are and will be Pierce's team until he retires).

[Illustrator76]

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Jordan would be Jordan if he played with any player period. He would walk in any practice gym and make it clear he was the man ,but that wasnt necessary for him. For LeBron playing in Cleveland it is if he wants a ring.

So Mike could walk in to Portland and say that to Clyde Drexler? I doubt a guy like that would simply lay over for Mike just because he said so. I just wouldn't see Mike going to a team that already had an established star on it anyway, I just don't.

[Rocky]

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Why? I'm not talking about number of rings. But he could've been a statue and a legend for Cleveland. And I do believe that, in spite of his lack of belief, that the Cavs would've gotten championships there. He lost the faith, not anyone else. Maybe everyone else was the naive? That said, he could've tried to have the determination it took to see it through. Michael had to tough it out. Even Kobe, post the ringer era, had to tough it out. Both got the help they needed, and made it. LBJ lost faith in the organization, the fans, the city. Michael never did, he just used his force of will to get the help he needed. Kobe waivered and whined but, ultimately, kept heart. LBJ lost heart, legacy tarnished. He didn't make it happen, he quit. Real champs never quit or take an easier road, they overcome. That's why I fault him, rally speech or not.

LBJ was a free agent though. I really can't fault the guy too much. I really think he saw no way he could win in Cleveland for the forseeable future. Byron Scott is a good NBA coach and Williams, Jamison, Hickson, etc. are good players...but it's frankly not a team good enough to win the whole thing and won't be for awhile. And there is little Cleveland could do about it. When you add in the pressure of carrying that whole city and the grim reality that it probaly can't get done, I think anyone would've turned away from the situation.

I also admire the fact that LBJ did not give too much thought to his 'legacy' or being compared to MJ. I truly believe that he wants to have fun, win, and play with an incredible player in Wade.

[Starlin4Prez]

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What gravy train?

If Bosh or LeBron dont sign Wade is leaving. 1 ring isnt a gravy train.

It is when you have none...

[jmood88]

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It is when you have none...

If they had won last year then that would make sense but they won 4 years ago and lost in the first round of the playoffs this year. There is no gravy train.