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| Im surprised they chose to sit him out tomorrow when they have a b2b game coming up this weekend. |
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| miggz23 wrote: | | Im surprised they chose to sit him out tomorrow when they have a b2b game coming up this weekend. |
More to do with them playing the worst team in basketball I think. I would not be surprised if he doesn't play this one and then plays both of the back2back games.
I wouldn't mind seeing him sit out the Pelicans game either though considering the toughest stretch left of the season comes right after it. |
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| activeverb wrote: | | LaLaLakeShow wrote: | Well, if we lose this year because he can’t hit free throws down the stretch then I don’t know what you would expect from this fan base..
No one is in your face during a free throw. A Goat should be able to come through in those situations, no? |
Lots of guys on the GOAT short list were worst free throwers than Lebron -- Wilt, Shaq, Kareem, Duncan, Hakeem, Russell.
Everyone has chinks in their armor. That's one of Lebron's. Wouldn't shock me if we lose a playoff game because of his free throwing. |
Fair enough points, to be sure.
I just wouldn’t expect Laker fans to be pleased if the reason we get bounced is because our best player couldn’t knock down freebies when it counts, that’s all
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| activeverb wrote: | | LaLaLakeShow wrote: | Well, if we lose this year because he can’t hit free throws down the stretch then I don’t know what you would expect from this fan base..
No one is in your face during a free throw. A Goat should be able to come through in those situations, no? |
Lots of guys on the GOAT short list were worst free throwers than Lebron -- Wilt, Shaq, Kareem, Duncan, Hakeem, Russell.
Everyone has chinks in their armor. That's one of Lebron's. Wouldn't shock me if we lose a playoff game because of his free throwing. |
Notice a trend in that list? Centers as opposed to PG/ main ball handler.
James needs to be more efficient when he finds that "playoff mode".
FTs may be the least of the team's worries in the playoffs. His concerning low FT% (ranks 101st but 20th in FTAs) is just one aspect to consider.
Lakers rely on a high usage/low efficiency balance with James every game. Does some incredible things on the court then is just as likely give it back with his inefficiency in another part of his overall game.
He averages 4 TOs a game(5th in the league). He shoots 35% from 3pt. Among the worst on the team yet he takes significantly more (over 6 apg) then anyone else on the team. Do you think of Rondo or Caruso as good 3pt shooters? Takes way too many considering his 3pt% IMO. (ranks 29th 3pt apg/ 112th 3pt%). Especially when he "settles" for long attempts after dribbling out the clock instead of moving the ball.
James is having a great year. Better then I expected in fact. But the offense is so James-centric it is ridiculous. They will rely on him to conjure up a voodoo spell to unleash the playoff James of years past. Anything less is not going to end well.
And this is just discussing the offensive end of the court. On defense they need less lapses or as some are calling "in-game load managing' on that end of the court too often.
Margin for success is razor thin. And will be based on James being spectacular every night. Can't wait to see it! |
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| Four Decade Bandwagon wrote: | | activeverb wrote: | | LaLaLakeShow wrote: | Well, if we lose this year because he can’t hit free throws down the stretch then I don’t know what you would expect from this fan base..
No one is in your face during a free throw. A Goat should be able to come through in those situations, no? |
Lots of guys on the GOAT short list were worst free throwers than Lebron -- Wilt, Shaq, Kareem, Duncan, Hakeem, Russell.
Everyone has chinks in their armor. That's one of Lebron's. Wouldn't shock me if we lose a playoff game because of his free throwing. |
Notice a trend in that list? Centers as opposed to PG/ main ball handler.
James needs to be more efficient when he finds that "playoff mode".
FTs may be the least of the team's worries in the playoffs. His concerning low FT% (ranks 101st but 20th in FTAs) is just one aspect to consider.
Lakers rely on a high usage/low efficiency balance with James every game. Does some incredible things on the court then is just as likely give it back with his inefficiency in another part of his overall game.
He averages 4 TOs a game(5th in the league). He shoots 35% from 3pt. Among the worst on the team yet he takes significantly more (over 6 apg) then anyone else on the team. Do you think of Rondo or Caruso as good 3pt shooters? Takes way too many considering his 3pt% IMO. (ranks 29th 3pt apg/ 112th 3pt%). Especially when he "settles" for long attempts after dribbling out the clock instead of moving the ball.
James is having a great year. Better then I expected in fact. But the offense is so James-centric it is ridiculous. They will rely on him to conjure up a voodoo spell to unleash the playoff James of years past. Anything less is not going to end well.
And this is just discussing the offensive end of the court. On defense they need less lapses or as some are calling "in-game load managing' on that end of the court too often.
Margin for success is razor thin. And will be based on James being spectacular every night. Can't wait to see it! |
Blah Blah Blah Blah and who's still #1 team in the west with a good margin from the 2nd? |
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As much as I’d like both of them to rest, AD is aware of the teams stat when Lebron is not on the floor. He definitely has a lot of pride and wants to change that narrative.
That win at OKC with no Lebron and AD was one of the most entertaining games this season. |
Let's see what the kid can do.
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| LaLaLakeShow wrote: | | activeverb wrote: | | LaLaLakeShow wrote: | Well, if we lose this year because he can’t hit free throws down the stretch then I don’t know what you would expect from this fan base..
No one is in your face during a free throw. A Goat should be able to come through in those situations, no? |
Lots of guys on the GOAT short list were worst free throwers than Lebron -- Wilt, Shaq, Kareem, Duncan, Hakeem, Russell.
Everyone has chinks in their armor. That's one of Lebron's. Wouldn't shock me if we lose a playoff game because of his free throwing. |
Fair enough points, to be sure.
I just wouldn’t expect Laker fans to be pleased if the reason we get bounced is because our best player couldn’t knock down freebies when it counts, that’s all |
Dont worry, Lebron is a better FT shooter in the playoffs with higher FT attempts. |
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| Good decision to rest him. I think its time to start load management with him. We will finish on first place anyway. I would sit him at least 10 games until the end of regular season. No point to push him. We need him 100% when real season starts in April. |
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Load management!
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| LakerSD wrote: | “LeGroin”
Good time to rest. Let’s see what the supporting cast can do against the Santa Cruz Warriors. |
Hope its not as sore as Hart's face
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| twisted wrote: | | LakerSD wrote: | “LeGroin”
Good time to rest. Let’s see what the supporting cast can do against the Santa Cruz Warriors. |
Hope its not as sore as Hart's face |
Hart AGAIN! 
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| Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:24 am Post subject: |
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| hype wrote: | | miggz23 wrote: | | Im surprised they chose to sit him out tomorrow when they have a b2b game coming up this weekend. |
More to do with them playing the worst team in basketball I think. I would not be surprised if he doesn't play this one and then plays both of the back2back games.
I wouldn't mind seeing him sit out the Pelicans game either though considering the toughest stretch left of the season comes right after it. |
I think that it is more to do with his groin
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| leking006 wrote: | | Four Decade Bandwagon wrote: | | activeverb wrote: | | LaLaLakeShow wrote: | Well, if we lose this year because he can’t hit free throws down the stretch then I don’t know what you would expect from this fan base..
No one is in your face during a free throw. A Goat should be able to come through in those situations, no? |
Lots of guys on the GOAT short list were worst free throwers than Lebron -- Wilt, Shaq, Kareem, Duncan, Hakeem, Russell.
Everyone has chinks in their armor. That's one of Lebron's. Wouldn't shock me if we lose a playoff game because of his free throwing. |
Notice a trend in that list? Centers as opposed to PG/ main ball handler.
James needs to be more efficient when he finds that "playoff mode".
FTs may be the least of the team's worries in the playoffs. His concerning low FT% (ranks 101st but 20th in FTAs) is just one aspect to consider.
Lakers rely on a high usage/low efficiency balance with James every game. Does some incredible things on the court then is just as likely give it back with his inefficiency in another part of his overall game.
He averages 4 TOs a game(5th in the league). He shoots 35% from 3pt. Among the worst on the team yet he takes significantly more (over 6 apg) then anyone else on the team. Do you think of Rondo or Caruso as good 3pt shooters? Takes way too many considering his 3pt% IMO. (ranks 29th 3pt apg/ 112th 3pt%). Especially when he "settles" for long attempts after dribbling out the clock instead of moving the ball.
James is having a great year. Better then I expected in fact. But the offense is so James-centric it is ridiculous. They will rely on him to conjure up a voodoo spell to unleash the playoff James of years past. Anything less is not going to end well.
And this is just discussing the offensive end of the court. On defense they need less lapses or as some are calling "in-game load managing' on that end of the court too often.
Margin for success is razor thin. And will be based on James being spectacular every night. Can't wait to see it! |
Blah Blah Blah Blah and who's still #1 team in the west with a good margin from the 2nd? |
As a Lebron fan I am sure you are used to being tops in your conference only to lose in the Finals. Laker fans are wired differently.
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| miggz23 wrote: | | Im surprised they chose to sit him out tomorrow when they have a b2b game coming up this weekend. |
he prob is actually nursing an injury, minor groin I hope |
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| leking006 wrote: | | LaLaLakeShow wrote: | | activeverb wrote: | | LaLaLakeShow wrote: | Well, if we lose this year because he can’t hit free throws down the stretch then I don’t know what you would expect from this fan base..
No one is in your face during a free throw. A Goat should be able to come through in those situations, no? |
Lots of guys on the GOAT short list were worst free throwers than Lebron -- Wilt, Shaq, Kareem, Duncan, Hakeem, Russell.
Everyone has chinks in their armor. That's one of Lebron's. Wouldn't shock me if we lose a playoff game because of his free throwing. |
Fair enough points, to be sure.
I just wouldn’t expect Laker fans to be pleased if the reason we get bounced is because our best player couldn’t knock down freebies when it counts, that’s all |
Dont worry, Lebron is a better FT shooter in the playoffs with higher FT attempts. |
I don’t doubt he can get it done. We’ll all find out soon enough.
Playoffs Baby! Man....it’s been awhile Lol
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| Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:41 am Post subject: |
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| governator wrote: | | miggz23 wrote: | | Im surprised they chose to sit him out tomorrow when they have a b2b game coming up this weekend. |
he prob is actually nursing an injury, minor groin I hope |
Most are thinking it’s the Josh Hart play, I’m thinking it was vs. the Celtics. |
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| It's a shame that Cleveland Lebron never found himself in Giannis' current position. The Bucks get to coast through the Eastern playoffs while also being the favorite to win the Finals. |
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https://mobile.twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1232823091065061376
Josh Hart load managing Lebron’s groin. And Rihanna chimes in. Lebron is savage for uploading this pic by the way.
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When will the Lakers come to their senses and realize Bron is 35 and human? This latest injury suggests it may be caused by muscle fatigue.
I don't think playing LeBron every game is wise. We're going to make the playoffs, that's a lock. IMO resting Bron and AD would be prudent. They have an excuse for LBJ because of this latest groin injury. They can limit the minutes for AD. Seems the Lakers are not believers of load management.
They can sit Bron, go with a roster that doesn't include him and give the injury time to heal close to 100%. Any who've had a groin injury know it doesn't heal overnight.
The way the Lakes are playing LBJ and AD is putting the Larry O'Brien in jeopardy.
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| PenG_ wrote: | | It's a shame that Cleveland Lebron never found himself in Giannis' current position. The Bucks get to coast through the Eastern playoffs while also being the favorite to win the Finals. |
He did throughout most of his time in Cleveland earlier in his career. Problem was, the East was weaker and the West was absolutely stacked. Whatever team he ended up facing in the finals was too tough to beat. There was no way they were going to be prepared for Western powerhouses after beating those weaker Eastern teams, no less with a roster that consisted of Eric Snow, Boobie Gibson, Ira Newbie, among others.
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Josh talking junk too. When asked about the #dongdunk, Josh said he finally got Bron to reciprocate a high five...he then added five inches tops.
https://media0.giphy.com/media/TJ8CQTPhBcZorU4QQf/source.gif
All this talk about AD being soft...Bron is soft. Tell Josh, 5 inches, but Bron was soft doe. |
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| GTL wrote: | | PenG_ wrote: | | It's a shame that Cleveland Lebron never found himself in Giannis' current position. The Bucks get to coast through the Eastern playoffs while also being the favorite to win the Finals. |
He did throughout most of his time in Cleveland earlier in his career. Problem was, the East was weaker and the West was absolutely stacked. Whatever team he ended up facing in the finals was too tough to beat. There was no way they were going to be prepared for Western powerhouses after beating those weaker Eastern teams, no less with a roster that consisted of Eric Snow, Boobie Gibson, Ira Newbie, among others. |
That's my point. He played through an inferior Eastern conference several times, only to be the lesser team in the Finals. Only twice has he been the favorite in the Finals, both in Miami. The Bucks are both the best team and in the East. It's a unique and very favorable position. |
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| PenG_ wrote: | | GTL wrote: | | PenG_ wrote: | | It's a shame that Cleveland Lebron never found himself in Giannis' current position. The Bucks get to coast through the Eastern playoffs while also being the favorite to win the Finals. |
He did throughout most of his time in Cleveland earlier in his career. Problem was, the East was weaker and the West was absolutely stacked. Whatever team he ended up facing in the finals was too tough to beat. There was no way they were going to be prepared for Western powerhouses after beating those weaker Eastern teams, no less with a roster that consisted of Eric Snow, Boobie Gibson, Ira Newbie, among others. |
That's my point. He played through an inferior Eastern conference several times, only to be the lesser team in the Finals. Only twice has he been the favorite in the Finals, both in Miami. The Bucks are both the best team and in the East. It's a unique and very favorable position. |
Gotcha. Ya, he never had anywhere close to the talent needed to legitimately compete for a title. Although the Cavs always gave us fits in 08-10 in the regular season. So it would of been nice to face them at least once in 2009.
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| miggz23 wrote: | | Im surprised they chose to sit him out tomorrow when they have a b2b game coming up this weekend. |
I think if you look at history of when they sit him, it is actually due to a legit injury, and not some rest stuff. He has played on the road against (bleep) teams. It is not about Golden State, as much as it, IMO, Lebron probably did feel groin pain, and considering the injury last year, they went with what they thought was best, rest. |
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Rondo starting?
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