The LeBron James Thread

[EAGLESFAN10]

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How do you guys feel about Paul George wanting LeBron to be his mentor????

IMO I don't think LeBron should ... They could work together during the offseason like he and Durant do but I don't think he give him advice on how to beat him

But I love the fact that Paul George wants to get to that Elite Level and wants to get better but this was not the time to make that statement

Paul George has also worked his way up to being one of my Favorite players in the NBA

[jeebs9]

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I think being someone mentor is completely fine. Working out together and just getting better. Your only going to get better playing someone who is equal/better then you. I try to imagine Jordan vs Pippen one on one during the Bulls practices. Those must of been some biggest battles no one will ever see. I don't think PG has anyone to chase on the team.

And as much as Durant work outs don't look like much. Durant has learned things the pass few years.

[Vni]

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Lebron doesn't post up more than he did the previous season does he? I find that a little strange that he doesn't develop that part of his game.

At least from the games I've seen he doesn't post up more.

[wwharton]

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Lebron doesn't post up more than he did the previous season does he? I find that a little strange that he doesn't develop that part of his game.

At least from the games I've seen he doesn't post up more.

It'll come... it usually happens for wing players when they start losing the athleticism that lets them excel in other parts of their game. Before, when everyone was saying he should be posting up, the conversation really should've been more focused on getting catches close to the basket and making one move and then at the rim. He's gotten much better at that. Even his recent stretch, he's been struggling from the perimeter but he moves much better and doesn't just float around the 3 point line as much.

[Vni]

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Yeah, I still think he's missing on some great missmatch opportunity down low. Very few players could guard him one on one.

[jeebs9]

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Back to LeBron post offense... Not worried one bit.

[Vni]

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What do you mean not worried jeebs? I'am not worried either. I just thought he would be developping that part of his game this season. He woudn't go free throw less attempts two games in a row if he was attacking more down low. His %ages could be even crazyier imo.

[wwharton]

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Yeah, I still think he's missing on some great missmatch opportunity down low. Very few players could guard him one on one.

Not many can guard him with the way he plays now. But with his current skill set, more CAN guard him down low. It is what it is. His shot really isn't that good for him to be posting up like that unless he's playing strictly PF which wouldn't be good for the team. His points in the paint have been great all year. That's all that matters.

What do you mean not worried jeebs? I'am not worried either. I just thought he would be developping that part of his game this season. He woudn't go free throw less attempts two games in a row if he was attacking more down low. His %ages could be even crazyier imo.

You just said "attacking down low" which does not = posting up more. He has been attacking in the paint. I think you're being over critical (and this is coming from someone who has dissecting his game quite a bit). Looking over the course of the entire season, his numbers have been fine. Two games? Meh, not going to judge anything on two games.

[ojandpizza]

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When LeBron has a mismatch then yes I think he should definitely take him into the post..

But other than that I don't really like it. When he posts he's better using his quickness to face up and attack.. Catching the ball in a mid post makes more sense because he has the extra steps to get more head of steam when attacking. Similar to Blake Griffin.. It just makes no sense to waste energy all game fighting for interior position when he has a mismatch posting or catching the ball in the midrange area..

Also his spot up shooting from outside has been amazing this year. I think in the 50's from spot up 3 points, and like around 70 from that left corner.. As much as I like him moving without the ball his improvements in catch and shoot situations makes it hard for me to say he doesn't need to spot up more often.

What he needs to cut out if the pull up 3's and shooting long jumpers off the dribble.. When he gets hot he can take them, but he's so much better getting his looks without the ball that it's almost wasted effort trying to create his own looks off the dribble, which has never been his strength.

[BringTheHeat]

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When LeBron has a mismatch then yes I think he should definitely take him into the post..

But other than that I don't really like it. When he posts he's better using his quickness to face up and attack.. Catching the ball in a mid post makes more sense because he has the extra steps to get more head of steam when attacking. Similar to Blake Griffin.. It just makes no sense to waste energy all game fighting for interior position when he has a mismatch posting or catching the ball in the midrange area..

Also his spot up shooting from outside has been amazing this year. I think in the 50's from spot up 3 points, and like around 70 from that left corner.. As much as I like him moving without the ball his improvements in catch and shoot situations makes it hard for me to say he doesn't need to spot up more often.

What he needs to cut out if the pull up 3's and shooting long jumpers off the dribble.. When he gets hot he can take them, but he's so much better getting his looks without the ball that it's almost wasted effort trying to create his own looks off the dribble, which has never been his strength.

It's so bad that I'm at the point where I can call what he's gonna do before he even crosses halfcourt..he's so bad after he makes a three I'd say 70% of the time he'll pull up for another. And if he makes that one he is FOR SURE pulling up again.

To me his most effective move is his spin move into the middle of the lane, he needs to do that more often

[Vni]

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Not many can guard him with the way he plays now.

When his jumper is on it's all over for the defense.

[24]

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Lebron's improved shooting is only a sign that he's slowly changing his play style due to the fact that he's aging. The Wear and tear on his body is starting to add up for him. I'm not saying that he's going to become bad, I'm just making the point that he's about to hit that transition period. Spo should really be watching Bron's minutes.

At this point does it really matter what seed they are in the playoffs? I'd rather sacrifice seeding position than see Lebron go for 40 minutes a night at the expense of his own body.

[23]

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Well that's never really a good thing but some felt like he was just fine having to do it all and playing almost the whole game.

As far as his game it's more of a natural evolution that comes with more understanding and gaining a foothold on who he is in the league.

Why does anyone have to constantly try to fly over everyone and dunk all the time

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[wwharton]

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Lebron's improved shooting is only a sign that he's slowly changing his play style due to the fact that he's aging. The Wear and tear on his body is starting to add up for him. I'm not saying that he's going to become bad, I'm just making the point that he's about to hit that transition period. Spo should really be watching Bron's minutes.

At this point does it really matter what seed they are in the playoffs? I'd rather sacrifice seeding position than see Lebron go for 40 minutes a night at the expense of his own body.

Lebron's been firing up 3's since his rookie year. I'd say his improved shooting only shows that he's got more time and better people teaching him how to shoot, and he's putting the work in. His improved percentages come from taking better shots, and most are closer to the basket. In either case, I don't think it says anything about him hitting a transitional period.

[24]

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Lebron's been firing up 3's since his rookie year. I'd say his improved shooting only shows that he's got more time and better people teaching him how to shoot, and he's putting the work in. His improved percentages come from taking better shots, and most are closer to the basket. In either case, I don't think it says anything about him hitting a transitional period.

Fair enough. He has been taking better shots and his Basketball I.Q is certainly higher than it was when he came into the league. He's a beast of a player. Glad I'm able to watch his career unfold before my eyes.