The LEBRON JAMES Thread

Lonzo-Lite · Star Player Joined: 17 May 2011 Posts: 5090

Lakers not having a set half court offense (Vogel as advertised) is taking a toll. It’s basically give the ball to LeBron and get out of the way. He gets tired that he starts settling for 3 pointers and fade-aways. Then he has to chase Murray, Milsap, Grant on the other end.
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blackmamba08 · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 10:36 pm Post subject:

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TheBlackMamba · Star Player Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 9057

He was also surrounded by much better shooting two years ago in Cleveland. That team obviously was short on talent, but offensively, they fit Lebron's own strengths well. With better spacing, he can still wreck teams - don't get it twisted.

Nuggets and other teams have realized that it's best to clog the paint against us to help neutralize AD and Lebron, and force our inconsistent shooters to come through.

ducasse · Star Player Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 8261

Robblake · Starting Rotation Joined: 05 Aug 2020 Posts: 979

Jordan won at this age- so can lebron. The problem I have is that he obviously coasts games due to cockiness. I understand he is preserving himself endurance wise but he has been lack luster in the fourth quarter. If he played like his life depended on it.. it would be LAL 3-0 currently. He didn’t play 100% period.

Shalashaska · Star Player Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Posts: 4091

LeBron is a rhythm player at this point in his career (and always kinda has been)- it's not easy for him to just turn it on after an extended bench breather, especially when it comes to attack mode. Wish Vogel would feature him and AD more often for extended stretch just to put the pressure on the Nuggets. The Microball disjointed lineupups should be shelved.

He stepped it up in the fourth when we got transition plays off the zone D, but we've consistently struggled when its just LBJ or AD dribble dribble in the half court. Cleaning up the turnovers and not letting them get to the stripe so much should help. We are at our best with quick hitting plays earlier in the shot clock. Bogging down the shot clock plays into Denver's hands.

ZeroDark30_ · Star Player Joined: 27 Feb 2019 Posts: 8656

The fourth quarter proved what we all thought, he’s pacing himself. I think he scored 13 in the fourth. He was our best player tonight. The only guy to rebound consistently and end defensive possessions. He also came out with good energy. The rest of the team did not. He had had a sense of urgency these last two games because he knows the Nuggets are a dangerous come from behind team, and because he wants to get a big lead early. My issue is turnovers. It’s been killing us. His second half ball protection was much better..

yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

Just seemed like his mind wasn't there last night, especially the first half. Looked like he was drifting a bit. Came alive a bit at the end but it was too late.
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LandsbergerRules · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 6:37 am Post subject:

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yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

PenG_ · Franchise Player Joined: 01 Feb 2020 Posts: 10482

I went back through Lebron's earlier, much younger years like 2012. In that pivotal 7 game series against the Celtics, Lebron averaged 46 minutes! His age is definitely showing in needing all this rest.

LakerSD · Franchise Player Joined: 10 Nov 2016 Posts: 23788

As good as he is, 35 years of age is 35 years of age.

We have a really tight window. This is the only season the Lakers can win with him as 1A/1B with AD imo.

Going to need another star to win a chip in 2021 and beyond tbh.

BadGuy · Star Player Joined: 13 May 2008 Posts: 3629

Playoff LeBron needs to return in game 4 for the full game. Not just the 4th quarter when we're down by 20 and most of the team is mentally checked out.

venturalakersfan · Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 9:06 am Post subject:

Chick-N-Stew · Star Player Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 1825

LBJ seemed distant last night. Denver got into a rhythm against us in the 4th quarter of game one. The tide shifted to them and carried through game 3. Now it's time for FV to crank up the D and set the tempo of the game. Break as often as possible.
Denver is an odd team but they out quicked us, out shot us, played good D and rebounded well. Dont want to see this series get tied up.
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Bol · Star Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 4045

I wonder if that ankle he tweaked in game 1 is bothering him. It looked minor, but I've hardly ever seen LeBron twist his ankle at all. And of course as you get older it takes longer to recover from injury. I don't know, but he hasn't looked the same since then.

PenG_ · Franchise Player Joined: 01 Feb 2020 Posts: 10482

Lebron's per 36 minutes over these 13 playoff games is 27/11/9 on 55% shooting.

This is about Lebron playing fewer minutes than ever, not his production.

Lakers fans are so spoiled it's hilarious.

Brawn13 · Star Player Joined: 30 Jan 2019 Posts: 3745

BandwagonLBJhopper · Star Player Joined: 07 Feb 2020 Posts: 3587

If we had 2 days off between games I think you would see James at his best. With only 1 day off, at his age, I think it's tough - he was out of gas that last 3 mins, I think he was pacing himself early so he could finish strong and the lead got away to 20+.

If we can stay in striking distance or have the lead going into the 4th then I think you will see LBJ turn it up to get us to a 3-1 lead.

Kobetan · Star Player Joined: 05 Sep 2020 Posts: 2949

Hopefully the rest of the team steps up so we can have Lebron to close out the 4th strong. Will need everything we got for this Denver team

LakerLanny · Retired Number Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 47581

I have complete faith in The King.

He is taking us to the Promised Land....this season.
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