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Very true. Where as a 1st rd exit will be infinite LeBron slander.
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Very true. Where as a 1st rd exit will be infinite LeBron slander.
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My only issue w/ that Jordan comment about 6 rings being more difficult is that if, hypothetically, there was a random basketball player named JeBron Lames who had said that, then plenty of ppl would be up in arms & claiming he’s a diva or he’s insecure.
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I’d rather lose to the Warriors in 4 than to miss the playoffs
I’d also rather see the Lakers miss the playoffs too
- Jun 24, 2013
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Wanna see the Lakers make the playoffs and get washed by GS. Bron by ***** but he needs to get knocked down a pedestal for thinking life would be easy in LaLa land
- Mar 17, 2014
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But if you’re Bron, to lose to them in the 1st rd while gettin swept, right after you moved to the West. It would look pretty bad man
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True but it’s kind of expected that they’d get washed by GSW.
watching the Kangz from home would sting worse. also, it’ll be interesting to see the pelicans/lakers games later this month. I’d play AD 42 minutes or either 8. No in between
- Apr 24, 2006
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Yep and he has his injury excuse ready to use to explain why he missed the playoffs
- May 9, 2004
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As a player Mike is slander proof at this point.
- Jul 27, 2013
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I'd rather see the Lakers miss the Playoffs and the ensuing FO heist
- Mar 17, 2014
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I don’t fully agree. Had Mike been around for the social media era, I do think his image would be far different.
- Jun 24, 2013
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You can say that for about every player pre 2010. Getting slandered for off court stuff shouldve tarnish who you are on court.
- Mar 17, 2014
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I agree, but that never stopped the lovely internet from doing so
- Jan 30, 2007
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Money was too savy to had gotten caught up in the social media era.
Just look at how he conducts himself in interviews, the poise, the confidence, he always seemed in control
Someone posted a clip of him talking about Game 7 against the Pacers and the way he kept in control when the reporters were trying to get him to slip up was fascinating to watch. Especially in contrast to Beta Boy’s blow up a few days ago
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But what if the Lakers beat the warriors. Didn't think about that, did you?
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Not sure what would happen, but I’m pretty sure the internet would stop working
- Mar 22, 2007
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If you're a Bron fan and refuse to acknowledge his role in how the team looks today it says more about you than the people calling him out. It's obvious he's played a role in how they've played this year. It's ok to not praise him every waking moment
- Jun 24, 2013
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We stopped playing 2K years ago lol
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I'm reposting my response from the Lakers thread:
This season is just a calamity of errors on everyone's part.
Like I've said in the past, the front office prioritizing veteran players over shooters will go down as one of their dumbest mistakes. Not only that, they give up our 21 yo starting center (Zubac) for a guy who literally contributes nothing and pretty much has a played at all (Mike Monscala). there's more to being a general manager than just hunting big fish, we have one of the most poorly constructed rosters in the NBA.
2. Coaching has been horrendous as well. after two-and-a-half years it still looks like we're not running an offense, and this predates LeBron so we can't blame it on "LeBron-ball". Like I said earlier, I don't think we can develop young players. Brandon Ingram is still taking the same horrendous shots, and our young guys still can't shoot free throws and do a lot of the things you wouls expect after two or three years.
Also our defense is falling off of a cliff. You can't just blame it on Lonzo being out. Defense is about concepts and fundamentals. Good defensive teams don't drop off a cliff when one player gets injured. Injuries or part of the game, we're not the only team that has had Injuries. Look at the Celtics, Rockets, Jazz, Nuggets, etc.
3. Not to absolve LeBron of guilt but he's been throwing for us and we're still. Last night he dropped 28, 11 and 16 and he played heavy minutes and was essentially our primary ball-handler. I'm not exactly sure what more you want from him. He hasn't assists and probably should have had 20 if our guys could make shots. He's not perfect, especially on the defensive end but I think he's doing his part. The rest of the roster is just trash.
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Gonna be interesting to see how many minutes he gets in the playoffs. I imagine the first adjustment teams will make is targeting him in the pnr
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Brons in a tough spot.
Injuries and trade rumours have killed the Lakers.
Now he's in a position where he has to go GOD mode and put his body on the line to get them into the playoffs. Where they will likely get washed in the first round and he will have to hold all the blame the same way.
at least we’ll hear the end of “but he’s been to __ straight finals!”
- Mar 17, 2014
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I think we already knew that when he announced he was moving out West
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Kobe or Jordan would have never had this mindset. I won’t get into who’s better but greatest player is more than stats to me.
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You nowhere to be found when Kuz is outplaying him which is most nights.
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So when will Melo announce his forced retirement?
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