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LeBron James

  • Punisher99 said...

    I love all the Lebron haters. If the dude gets to three rings (which is still very, very possible) I think he will go down as the best player in the history of basketball. He is the most freakish athlete I've ever seen, and there is not one weak part of his game.

    You can say you hate Lebron's game, but you know you're lying to yourself.

    He's easily the best player in the game right now. People that argue that point just want to hate the guy. He's gonna need more than just 3 rings to get the title of GOAT though.

    Still don't really understand all the hate. Given all the terrilbe things athletes have done over the years it's funny to me that the most hated one's most egregious crime was pretty much being an attention whore. People hate him and talk about him like he's a Ty Cobb type character.

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  • Sp4rt4ns said...

    If he wins a ring this year, he'll have won one before MJ did. Just sayin'.

    Lebron has a 3 year head start on the league over MJ.

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  • Itz Pstein! said...

    Lebron has a 3 year head start on the league over MJ.

    MJ didn't get hamstrung with the effing Cavs for almost a decade though..

    TheAxMan

  • TheAxMan said...

    MJ didn't get hamstrung with the effing Cavs for almost a decade though..

    The Bulls were a below average team when MJ got there. It's not like he walked into a great situation like Tim Duncan or something.

    UsedToBeBrad ●

  • Punisher99 said...

    I love all the Lebron haters. If the dude gets to three rings (which is still very, very possible) I think he will go down as the best player in the history of basketball. He is the most freakish athlete I've ever seen, and there is not one weak part of his game.

    You can say you hate Lebron's game, but you know you're lying to yourself.

    His outside shot is not very consistent. Of course you wouldn't know it from last night.

    Posting member of tRCMB since 1997. It is ALWAYS a great day to be a Spartan!!!!

    Raytooth Morgan ●

  • Raytooth Morgan said...

    His outside shot is not very consistent. Of course you wouldn't know it from last night.

    So your argument to someone saying LeBron could go down as the best player is that his outside shot is not very consistent. Are you freaking kidding me?

    LeBron has a higher 3 pt % in his career than Magic, Jordan and Isiah Thomas.

    Spartan Punk

  • Spartan Punk said...

    So your argument to someone saying LeBron could go down as the best player is that his outside shot is not very consistent. Are you freaking kidding me?

    LeBron has a higher 3 pt % in his career than Magic, Jordan and Isiah Thomas.

    I think he was responding to the poster who said LBJ has no weaknesses. His inconsistent outside shooting has been a weakness that has plagued him throughout his career and probably the single most important factor in him having zero rings.

    I don't think anyone will argue against Lebron as an all time great if he gets multiple rings, but at this point he has none so the argument is premature.

    UsedToBeBrad ●

  • Raytooth Morgan said...

    His outside shot is not very consistent. Of course you wouldn't know it from last night.

    Its still pretty damn good. Thanks for the downvote, though.

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    Punisher99

  • Spartan Punk said...

    So your argument to someone saying LeBron could go down as the best player is that his outside shot is not very consistent. Are you freaking kidding me?

    LeBron has a higher 3 pt % in his career than Magic, Jordan and Isiah Thomas.

    Always bringing actual facts, Punk I respect that about you.

    Don't let facts get in the way of a good argument Raytooth.

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    Punisher99

  • StylesGShmooth said...

    He's easily the best player in the game right now. People that argue that point just want to hate the guy. He's gonna need more than just 3 rings to get the title of GOAT though.

    Still don't really understand all the hate. Given all the terrilbe things athletes have done over the years it's funny to me that the most hated one's most egregious crime was pretty much being an attention whore. People hate him and talk about him like he's a Ty Cobb type character.

    Three rings is all he'll need in my book.

    Barry Sanders: Best RB of all time (no rings, never made Super Bowl)
    Dan Marino: Right near best QB of all-time (no rings)
    Peyton Manning: See Marino, Dan (one ring)
    Ty Cobb: Second best player ever in MLB (no rings)

    Not sure why Lebron gets all the heat he does (no pun intended)

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    Punisher99

  • Punisher99 said...

    Three rings is all he'll need in my book.

    Barry Sanders: Best RB of all time (no rings, never made Super Bowl) Dan Marino: Right near best QB of all-time (no rings) Peyton Manning: See Marino, Dan (one ring) Ty Cobb: Second best player ever in MLB (no rings)

    Not sure why Lebron gets all the heat he does (no pun intended)

    The difference in other sports compared to basketball is that in basketball there are only about 5-7 players who actually truly matter on each team. It is the most individual team sport of the Big Four that there is.

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  • StylesGShmooth said...

    He's easily the best player in the game right now. People that argue that point just want to hate the guy. He's gonna need more than just 3 rings to get the title of GOAT though.

    Still don't really understand all the hate. Given all the terrilbe things athletes have done over the years it's funny to me that the most hated one's most egregious crime was pretty much being an attention whore. People hate him and talk about him like he's a Ty Cobb type character.

    The hate is partly because of the attention he brings to himself and partly for the totally classless way he treated his hometown when he went to the Heat. He had every right to go but handled the situation in a graceless manner.

    James was phenomenal last night. That's the kind of performance that's expected out of a player with that kind of talent. If he does that a few more times in the playoffs he will get the respect many think he now deserves.

    MSchott ●

  • Punisher99 said...

    Three rings is all he'll need in my book.

    Barry Sanders: Best RB of all time (no rings, never made Super Bowl)
    Dan Marino: Right near best QB of all-time (no rings)
    Peyton Manning: See Marino, Dan (one ring)
    Ty Cobb: Second best player ever in MLB (no rings)

    Not sure why Lebron gets all the heat he does (no pun intended)

    Because basketball is one sport where a single player makes an enormous difference. Comparing him to football and baseball players is a fool's errand.

    UsedToBeBrad ●

  • Punisher99 said...

    I love all the Lebron haters. If the dude gets to three rings (which is still very, very possible) I think he will go down as the best player in the history of basketball. He is the most freakish athlete I've ever seen, and there is not one weak part of his game.

    You can say you hate Lebron's game, but you know you're lying to yourself.

    He's behind a lot of players right now. I stress - a lot!

    Yes, king james went "Beastmode" last night against one of the oldest teams in the league, the same team that had a hard time finishing off the Sixers. Congrats king you finally won an elimination game.

    BTW: Megatron in more of a freak than king lebron

    Narwhal

  • One of the all time great performances but he hit a bunch of very difficult mid-range J's. I'm not sure he's capable of doing that two games in a row.

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  • GhettoHeisman said...

    One of the all time great performances but he hit a bunch of very difficult mid-range J's. I'm not sure he's capable of doing that two games in a row.

    If Miami loses the next game (doubtful) last night's game will be forgotten.

    MSchott ●

  • MSchott said...

    If Miami loses the next game (doubtful) last night's game will be forgotten.

    LeBron has to win the title otherwise it won't be remembered. He is a great player, but until he wins the title he is going to get crap. Even if he puts up 40+ games every night the rest of the way and loses in 7 in the Finals to OKC.

    This post was edited by Giant Moose on 6/8/2012 at 8:12 AM

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  • Punisher99 said...

    Three rings is all he'll need in my book.

    Barry Sanders: Best RB of all time (no rings, never made Super Bowl) Dan Marino: Right near best QB of all-time (no rings) Peyton Manning: See Marino, Dan (one ring) Ty Cobb: Second best player ever in MLB (no rings)

    Not sure why Lebron gets all the heat he does (no pun intended)

    "Not sure why Lebron gets all the heat he does"

    I am starting to think all you LeBron backers are just trollin'

    Where were living in a cave in 2010? He threw a party for himself on a huge stage with fireworks before they even had one practice, he said they would win "not 1, not 2, ..... not 7" championships in Miami, and that "practice would be hard work, but once they're out there on the floor its gonna be easy".

    I will forever hate this clown. If you want to compare him to Dan Marino and Ty Cobb (lol by the way), be my guest. But he will never sniff the immortals Jordan, Magic, Kobe, Bird, etc. Unless he wins those 8 rings.

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  • Narwhal said...

    He's behind a lot of players right now. I stress - a lot!

    Yes, king james went "Beastmode" last night against one of the oldest teams in the league, the same team that had a hard time finishing off the Sixers. Congrats king you finally won an elimination game.

    BTW: Megatron in more of a freak than king lebron

    Are you serious? If he wins just ONE ring, he's in the top ten of all time. Already.

    No other player has the skill set that he does in the history of the NBA. To continue to deny just how good he is, purely insane.

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  • Born2Kill said...

    "Not sure why Lebron gets all the heat he does"

    I am starting to think all you LeBron backers are just trollin'

    Where were living in a cave in 2010? He threw a party for himself on a huge stage with fireworks before they even had one practice, he said they would win "not 1, not 2, ..... not 7" championships in Miami, and that "practice would be hard work, but once they're out there on the floor its gonna be easy".

    I will forever hate this clown. If you want to compare him to Dan Marino and Ty Cobb (lol by the way), be my guest. But he will never sniff the immortals Jordan, Magic, Kobe, Bird, etc. Unless he wins those 8 rings.

    Blah blah blah, you've been saying the same shit for 25 pages. We get it, you think Lebron is a piece of shit. I just happen to think he is an incredible athlete and get so annoyed with all the pissing and moaning about him.

    He made a mistake with the way he handled getting signed in Miami. Dude has never been in trouble, seems like a good teammate and a pretty decent guy.

    You know what I'm LOLing at? The fact that you think he needs to win eight rings to "sniff" Bird, Magic or Jordan. Honestly one of the dumbest things I've ever heard

    This post was edited by Punisher99 on 6/8/2012 at 8:19 AM

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  • Punisher99 said...

    Are you serious? If he wins just ONE ring, he's in the top ten of all time. Already.

    No other player has the skill set that he does in the history of the NBA. To continue to deny just how good he is, purely insane.

    Obviously you were too young to watch when Magic played.

    Narwhal

  • Narwhal said...

    Obviously you were too young to watch when Magic played.

    Magic was an incredible player, and top five no doubt. Lebron has a better skill set, I'm sorry to tell you.

    Again, if Lebron wins 2-3 rings he'll go down as the best player ever. I stand by that.

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    Punisher99

  • Punisher99 said...

    Blah blah blah, you've been saying the same shit for 25 pages. We get it, you think Lebron is a piece of shit. I just happen to think he is an incredible athlete and get so annoyed with all the pissing and moaning about him.

    He made a mistake with the way he handled getting signed in Miami. Dude has never been in trouble, seems like a good teammate and a pretty decent guy.

    You know what I'm LOLing at? The fact that you think he needs to win eight rings to "sniff" Bird, Magic or Jordan. Honestly one of the dumbest things I've ever heard

    He definitely has grown up this year and I will not deny he's the best player in the NBA.

    I don't like the show boating, the dancing, the whining, the flopping, the attention whoring, the looks to his bench for reassurance that he is the greatest every time he makes a big shot, etc.

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    Born2Kill

  • Punisher99 said...

    Are you serious? If he wins just ONE ring, he's in the top ten of all time. Already.

    No other player has the skill set that he does in the history of the NBA. To continue to deny just how good he is, purely insane.

    There have been a lot of phenomenal players in teh NBA over the years. Here are 10 players better than LeBron even with a ring:

    Kareem
    Magic
    Bird
    Jordan
    Kobe
    Russell
    Wilt
    West
    Oscar
    Duncan

    MSchott ●

  • Punisher99 said...

    Magic was an incredible player, and top five no doubt. Lebron has a better skill set, I'm sorry to tell you.

    Again, if Lebron wins 2-3 rings he'll go down as the best player ever. I stand by that.

    Dumbest post in the history of Spartan Tailgate.

    MSchott ●

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