LeBron James

[The Red Viper]

Or not missing 4 rotation players, or more than 1 6'9 big man and a rookie against 3 7 footers and Tobias Harris...

the list goes on and on...but the team, starting with LeBron,not competing professionally in the first quarter is definitely right up there, lol.

Not saying LeBron was faultless but it all starts with Ty Lue.

 

[InBoobieWeTrust]

Not saying LeBron was faultless but it all starts with Ty Lue.

Ehh..I personally don't subscribe to that thinking.

I feel like there are about 3-5 coaches that actually matter in this league. Other than that, they're mostly just...there. I feel like LeBron is much more responsible for the way the team plays than Ty Lue is. Because Ty is not one of those 3-5 guys that actually matter. He's right in among the rest of the riff-raff. The positive is he has good ATO plays, the bad is that I think he puts out suboptimal line-ups and is too loyal. But I just don't buy that there's a magic switch that Ty didn't press that made us get beat 35-17 in the first quarter...because we basically lost the game in that stretch. That stretch was defined by a chronic lack of effort that LeBron has spearheaded for the last 3 years really. Just how I see it.

 

[Barnzy]

Ehh..I personally don't subscribe to that thinking.

I feel like there are about 3-5 coaches that actually matter in this league. Other than that, they're mostly just...there. I feel like LeBron is much more responsible for the way the team plays than Ty Lue is. Because Ty is not one of those 3-5 guys that actually matter. He's right in among the rest of the riff-raff. The positive is he has good ATO plays, the bad is that I think he puts out suboptimal line-ups and is too loyal. But I just don't buy that there's a magic switch that Ty didn't press that made us get beat 35-17 in the first quarter...because we basically lost the game in that stretch. That stretch was defined by a chronic lack of effort that LeBron has spearheaded for the last 3 years really. Just how I see it.

You're right that there are 3-5 coaches that actually matter in the league.

There's also 3-5 coaches that are liabilities for their team with bad schemes, horrible rotations, uninspiring leadership, etc. Lue is one of that lot.

 

[Littaguy714]

Ehh..I personally don't subscribe to that thinking.

I feel like there are about 3-5 coaches that actually matter in this league. Other than that, they're mostly just...there. I feel like LeBron is much more responsible for the way the team plays than Ty Lue is. Because Ty is not one of those 3-5 guys that actually matter. He's right in among the rest of the riff-raff. The positive is he has good ATO plays, the bad is that I think he puts out suboptimal line-ups and is too loyal. But I just don't buy that there's a magic switch that Ty didn't press that made us get beat 35-17 in the first quarter...because we basically lost the game in that stretch. That stretch was defined by a chronic lack of effort that LeBron has spearheaded for the last 3 years really. Just how I see it.

I am not a Ty Lue fan, but I agree on any LBJ team, the coach is not all that relevant.

As Lebron goes, so goes the team and it has been that way his entire stint.

The trades energized Lebron for a few games. When Lebron is energized, the team is energized. He singlehandily beat Minnesota at home and we are able to go on the road and smack around Boston and OKC.

Did not take long for that renewed energy LBJ was playing with to wear off though.

Lebron is so good, he can put up a triple double playing every game like it is the 4th game of a 5 night road trip. Problem is, none of his teammates are even close to that level and if they are not feeding off his energy, we see far too many games like last night.

 

[shoes22]

It's Toronto's year to buttfuck us, and that's if we even make it that far. I think Philly, Indiana and Milwaukee can all do serious damage too.

We just don't have that extra gear anymore. We're no longer an elite 3-point shooting team. Our new guys are too inconsistent and in the case of Hood, lacking in mental toughness. TT and JR, two vital role players in years past, have turned to utter shit. Kyrie isn't around to take the pressure off LeBron. Oh, and we have the worst coach in the league to mismanage everything.

Just not seeing it this year. Depending on what we do with the pick and coaching staff, I think next year could be interesting. But ECF is our ceiling this year.

Wanna place a bet on that? Name your price. I’m gonna bet the Cavs at least make the Finals.

 

[InBoobieWeTrust]

I am not a Ty Lue fan, but I agree on any LBJ team, the coach is not all that relevant.

As Lebron goes, so goes the team and it has been that way his entire stint.

The trades energized Lebron for a few games. When Lebron is energized, the team is energized. He singlehandily beat Minnesota at home and we are able to go on the road and smack around Boston and OKC.

Did not take long for that renewed energy LBJ was playing with to wear off though.

Lebron is so good, he can put up a triple double playing every game like it is the 4th game of a 5 night road trip. Problem is, none of his teammates are even close to that level and if they are not feeding off his energy, we see far too many games like last night.

yeah I absolutely agree with this. LeBron drives the defense just as much as he drives the offense. If LeBron is going to just constantly not contest shooters, and constantly turn the ball over, and constantly stop the offense...I mean really what are you going to do? Thats how LEBRON wants to play. He doesnt care about the regular season. Most games just mean nothing to him. But we got bitchslapped by Minny and then he heard about the trades...so he wanted to give it back to Minny. OKC embarrassed us, he wanted to take care of them. Boston..obvious reasons. He wanted to make a statement.

In the playoffs we're going to see LeBron morph into the greatest power forward of all-time. We're going to see 32-15-12, with excellent defense for 42 minutes a night. He literally IS superman. But in order for him to do that, he has to fuck off for 75% of the regular season. Just the reality of LeBron James at 33 years old.

The funny part is people saying Lue has no offensive system, Lue doesnt run plays, blah,blah,blah...remember the big win streak? Cavs ran some of the most beautiful stuff I've ever seen. They were offensively dominant, and a lot of it was with LeBron OFF the floor. LeBron controls the offense because LeBron WANTS to control the offense. He's done his own thing for the last 15 years and it's not about to change now. It's served him pretty well, and it always gives you a chance to win in the post-season.

 

[6.19.2016]

Did anyone see that "KING JAMES" custom Steelers jersey that the asswipe that plays for them wore courtside?

I felt like I was gonna vomit.

It seems like Steelers fans, if they care about the NBA at all, prefer the Cavs over the next natural choice of the Sixers, or others. Remember that Pit has a lot more in common as a city with Cle than Philly or basically any other major town.

Didn't see it - was it Joe Haden? As far as I'm concerned he's barely better than Kevin Durant - I say barely because I understand NFL careers are short.

 

[Triple-S]

It seems like Steelers fans, if they care about the NBA at all, prefer the Cavs over the next natural choice of the Sixers, or others. Remember that Pit has a lot more in common as a city with Cle than Philly or basically any other major town.

Didn't see it - was it Joe Haden? As far as I'm concerned he's barely better than Kevin Durant - I say barely because I understand NFL careers are short.

View: https://twitter.com/GallesKraco3/status/972402555434274818


naw it was this dude.

I mean it's funny. Both of the franchises LeBron likes in Pro Football (Cowboys, Brownies) both HATE the Steelers.

God I know the Browns are awful, but I really hope these assholes get bad soon.

 

[The Red Viper]

LeBron isn't winning MVP.

He looks jaded, lazy and disinterested.

With all the injuries we have now, its pointless playing him in the next 10 odd days and further increase the load and mins. Just make up some stupidass injury like back injury or something and give him 10 odd days off.

 

[Nphan]

Wanna place a bet on that? Name your price. I’m gonna bet the Cavs at least make the Finals.

I'll take this bet. That we do not make the Finals this year. $50.

 

[Ethan]

Lebron is on some kick where he doesnt want to miss a game. He also said he feels worse by sitting. But I dont think he should have played any back to backs.

 

[inliner311]

I feel like LeBron doesn't drive and kick anymore. It's been happening all season. He loves to stand still and hope that someone comes open. The team in general barely runs any action.

 

[RichieRichPaul]

I hope he goes to Philly... I fucking hate Lakers fans so much.

I don’t want him in LA...

I can’t see him staying here though. Love and role players isn’t enough.

 

[ucfrob]

So which selfie with the opposing player (after getting his ass kicked) will Lebron post on social media tonight?

 

[inliner311]

I hope he goes to Philly... I fucking hate Lakers fans so much.

I don’t want him in LA...

I can’t see him staying here though. Love and role players isn’t enough.

For him to stay it will either involve either getting rid of Lue or bring in a star PG or wing to carry the load.