LeBron James Discussion: Not Returning To The Lakers

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  1. Savory Griddles

    Savory Griddles Moderator Staff Member

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    Like you said though, it's the fact that their is no system. Kobe had the triangle. Westbrook and Lebron are playing for two of the worst coaches in the league who haven't even tried to implement a system. I think Lebron WOULD play off ball in a system if he could. I also think adding all those young players in February and making a new team is contributing to their underachieving. You can't slap a team together two months before the playoffs start and expect them to be ready.
     
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    True, but I'm just sick of the excuses. As the leader of that squad, Lebron deserves a ton of blame for his inability to elevate his teammates' performance as well.

    Gasol, Odom, Ariza and Bynum flourished with Kobe. Players like Vujacic, Walton, and Artest didn't turn into scrubs playing next to Kobe.

    This is a team game and it's apparent that Lebron can only elevate his individual game.
     
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  3. vasashi17

    vasashi17 LB's Resident Capologist

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    That makes a whole lot of sense, but other than Lue departing and returning just before the playoffs, 2 trades this season leading to a 10 player overhaul and Lue refusing to play the new players meaningful mins (how this is Bron's fault is beyond me)... Have we considered Finals fatigue? Love, TT, JR are 4 years and running and add to that a 36 year old Korver who is on his 2nd consecutive postseason run and just lost a loved one right before the playoffs started.

    Physical and mental fatigue....we saw how that affected not only Pau, LO and Fisher when they went to 3 consecutive Finals...but how it also affected Kob. That was a heck of a grind for dude during Game 7 vs the cbags.
     
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  4. Savory Griddles

    Savory Griddles Moderator Staff Member

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    I haven't done the math, but I think Love has played about 26 games over the last 4 seasons. That may not be an exact number, but it's somewhere in that ballpark. ;)
     
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    I agree that there's much more to that team's downfall that what we are seeing in the playoffs. Fatigue is certainly one of them. Coaching is too. However, let's not forget that Lue is Lebron's hire. Lebron was the leader of the locker room that became toxic leading to the overhaul. A lot of the blame should be put on Lebron the leader/GM.
     
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    The only thing I'd love about Lebron to LA is the RAGE from actual Cleveland fans. I don't think they are horribly mad about Lebron leaving but I do think they will flip if comes to the Lakers lol.
     
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    Only thing you should love is title contention again in LA. Who gives a crap what a bunch of Clowns in Cleveland think. They live in Cleveland. Their lives are already raged into non-existence.
     
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  8. therealdeal

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    I like that the announcers are calling out LeBron who clearly is coasting. This guy already has his mind on the summer no doubt. Whatever decision he's making, the thought process has already started and his lackluster effort is disappointing. He deserves to be called out.
     
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    Let it go. Summer is here. All I give a s*** about now is Paul George on July 1. And hopefully Lebron on July 10th.
     
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    Let what go? I'm the one who wants him probably the most at this point. That doesn't mean he's above criticism. This is a non competitive game for him and he should be called out for that.
     
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    He clearly gave up today. But... time to move on for him. Let's see what happens next. This is going to be a fun summer, for sure.
     
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    ...noticed that as well. James wasn't as aggressive. Mostly passing the ball. Warriors though were sending a second defender at him to give it up. James forced the issue at times barreling through for two offensive fouls.
     
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    Man, I wish I was interviewing Kerr to troll him and say Donald Trump congratulated the Warriors tonight.
     
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    What's that going to do for you? Are you a Cavs fan? This series was non-competitive because the East sucks balls and the Warriors are the best team since the Lakers in the early 2000's. Lebron went 51-8-8 and still lost. Nothing he can do. So, yah. big whoop, wanna fight about it?
     
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    Your schtick is bad and you should feel bad about it.
     
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    Honestly, it reminded me a bit of that Kobe vs Phoenix game in 2007 I think it was.
     
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    I dislike Bron SOOOOO much, I didn't even care if I didn't catch the last two games of the Finals.

    I. Didn't. Care. (But I'm glad they got swept)

    I really don't want to feel that way about my home team.

    ABL

    can't wait til his personal drama of "where should I go?" is over

    it's a bit ridiculous. At least KD has the balls to just come out and say "here are my plans."

    Not for the Narcissist. He'll work this for every bit of media exposure he can get, and it's sickening. I just don't even want to hear his name or see his face any more. I hope the offseason passes quickly, and that he's not part of our story.

    :Kobepuking:
     
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    "Yep. These Lebron rumors are real; I don't mind it. Heck, add him and George." Said June 19, 2017, Me. He's coming folks. LOL!!!!
     
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    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-ball-with-an-eye-on-paul-george-lebron-james

    Yep. See you in July, Lebron.
     
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    I think you could make use of this info. He walked off the court without congratulating GSW.
     
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