THEE OFFICIAL 2019-2020 NBA OFFSEASON THREAD: VICTORY LAP

[Peep Game]

Not sure what bad Harden defense has to do with Lebron being talked about being an elite defender in 2020.

 

[nerw32]

You’ve been fooled by one of his chase down blocks that’s shown repeatedly on ESPN and twitter, making it look he’s doing that every game, when really most of the game he’s hiding, getting easily beat off the dribble, and often times not even contesting, then getting mad at Green, Kuzma, or KCP for not being on a guy that he was supposed to be on. Hope that was enough for you.

Lebron has been a trash defender for a few years now. It blows my mind that there is even a debate amongst some as to who will win league MVP. Giannis dominates both ends and could win defensive player of the year, while Lebron on the other hand is a matador on defense, should yell OLE as his man blows by him.

 

[wavycrocket]

SportsCenter really just had a segment “In Appreciation of LeBron” Lebby got his team working OT right now

They had another one, 4 weeks ago....days after the last dance aired

 

[friscostylez]

S/O to Dwight and the Magic back in the day. Love the Bron spoilers.

here's something i always wondered. would Lebron losing in that finals help or hurt his legacy? 1 more finals but would lose to Kobe's Lakers in it.

 

[HIM]

NBA hoopers are so damn good man

Just watched this game the other day. I don’t think people realize just howgood guys like Kerr are. 17 and 8 against a REALLY good Iowa team in the tourney. And he went 5/10 from three He shot 57% from 3 that season

 

[nerw32]

here's something i always wondered. would Lebron losing in that finals help or hurt his legacy? 1 more finals but would lose to Kobe's Lakers in it.

I say it hurts him. You can't be this dominant force that is the self proclaimed goat yet you have lost 6 NBA Finals. Did anybody expect that Cleveland team in '18 to do anything, no but the 2011 loss to the Mavs is inexcusable so is 2014. That Spurs team is one of the most underrated teams of all time but if you're Lebron and you have prime Bosh and prime(ish) Wade on your team you shouldn't get destroyed in 5 games like that. Losing 6 times in the finals is a huge blemish on Lebron's legacy.

 

[wavycrocket]

here's something i always wondered. would Lebron losing in that finals help or hurt his legacy? 1 more finals but would lose to Kobe's Lakers in it.

The ***** missed the playoffs Less than a year ago....and his legacy was enhanced .

Him losing another finals would = 2 “championships added”

 

[everysingletime]

I'm late on that channing frye post but I agree with him.

Considering the personalities of today's nba players + the fact they have so much more freedom to move around these days, I can see dudes spending a season or two with mj and then deciding to bounce lol

 

[Based Jesus]

What’s good with Spencer Dinwiddie?

He is what Kyrie tries to be

 

[frshstunna]

Bish got me on white wine early, what y’all sippin on this Saturday?

 

[MVP]

I say it hurts him. You can't be this dominant force that is the self proclaimed goat yet you have lost 6 NBA Finals. Did anybody expect that Cleveland team in '18 to do anything, no but the 2011 loss to the Mavs is inexcusable so is 2014. That Spurs team is one of the most underrated teams of all time but if you're Lebron and you have prime Bosh and prime(ish) Wade on your team you shouldn't get destroyed in 5 games like that. Losing 6 times in the finals is a huge blemish on Lebron's legacy.

"He wasn't supposed to win his team was only favored 2 outta the 9 times"

Never mind how trash the East was during that entire consecutive run.

 

[HIM]

Bish got me on white wine early, what y’all sippin on this Saturday?

These might be my new favorite. Where nick. at?

 

[frshstunna]

I’m def not a pure Bron hater but always baffles me how he’s in the GOAT convo when he been catching L’s in the finals for decades now....With the emphasis most basketball ppl have on championships it’s funny

 

[nerw32]

"He wasn't supposed to win his team was only favored 2 outta the 9 times"

Never mind how trash the East was during that entire consecutive run.

That's a good point every Lebron fanboy I talk to says something similar. So I just chalk it up to them being a casual fan and not knowing any better. It's a good thing that the Last Dance is on while the world is kind of stopped so all these 20 somethings can see what the real difference in MJ and Lebron is.

 

[everysingletime]

NBA hoopers are so damn good man

I was not expecting that Kerr crossover.

 

[storm2006]

I’m def not a pure Bron hater but always baffles me how he’s in the GOAT convo when he been catching L’s in the finals for decades now....With the emphasis most basketball ppl have on championships it’s funny

People pick and choose what pieces of information, data and circumstance they want to use and how they evaluate it to fit their narrative. And that goes for both sides.I don't think anyone is jumping from Bron Lover to Bron Hater by the end of his career and at best Bron Haters become independents ONLY if he wins 5-6. There's not going to be any conversion from either party.

 

[wavycrocket]

That PG doc was mid. KD gotta up the quality . I seen vice docs better. It was real touch and go.

But shoutout to him for putting a spotlight on his area. Real hoopers out there. He’s “stamping” his area. PG cats getting more and more secure with saying they from PG . Good stuff!

 

[MVP]

That PG doc was mid. KD gotta up the quality . I seen vice docs better. It was real touch and go.

But shoutout to him for putting a spotlight on his area. Real hoopers out there. He’s “stamping” his area. PG cats getting more and more secure with saying they from PG . Good stuff!

Hmm so I was right.

 

[tay1]

Bish got me on white wine early, what y’all sippin on this Saturday?

Jameson / Ginger Ale

Prolly some trash *** Vodka later . If it ain’t dark, these joints like Vodka or Moscato for some reason

 

[niceshoes247]

Because it’s a team sport?

I’m def not a pure Bron hater but always baffles me how he’s in the GOAT convo when he been catching L’s in the finals for decades now....With the emphasis most basketball ppl have on championships it’s funny

 

[antidope]

I thought your point was that no one was going to watch.

 

[ill steelo]

I say it hurts him. You can't be this dominant force that is the self proclaimed goat yet you have lost 6 NBA Finals. Did anybody expect that Cleveland team in '18 to do anything, no but the 2011 loss to the Mavs is inexcusable so is 2014. That Spurs team is one of the most underrated teams of all time but if you're Lebron and you have prime Bosh and prime(ish) Wade on your team you shouldn't get destroyed in 5 games like that. Losing 6 times in the finals is a huge blemish on Lebron's legacy.

I guess this points to a bigger issue with the GOAT conversation.

In a team sport, you can absolutely be the greatest individual and still lose. So I don’t know how much weight that label actually carries.

Like Jordan was very clearly the best player in the league before ‘91 but it didn’t matter until Scottie & Horace grew up, Horace later replaced by Rodman after Chicago got eliminated by a team with a Horace/Shaq frontcourt.

Shaq was next up after Jordan retired & Hakeem/Malone getting older. Wouldn’t have happened if Kobe never grew up.

 

[darthska]

People pick and choose what pieces of information, data and circumstance they want to use and how they evaluate it to fit their narrative.

*filed under 'This Has Meaning Beyond Just the Topic At Hand'*

 

[QU!K]

I’m def not a pure Bron hater but always baffles me how he’s in the GOAT convo when he been catching L’s in the finals for decades now....With the emphasis most basketball ppl have on championships it’s funny

Top 5 player of all-time and still playing

Lebron is the definition of a living legend

 

[friscostylez]

Lebron didn't dominate his competition like Mike did & his team didn't win like Mike's did but propaganda stays talking about how he's GOAT. HOW SWAY?!!?!