Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 12194 Location: Pasadena, CA
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 6:58 am Post subject:
I have to say, and someone else commented on it earlier, I really respect the fact that since his decision, Lebron has been low key with the media. In my opinion, it really shows his maturity for his name, reputation and his brand. We will finally get to hear him at media day but folks that are haters or even the Cleveland fans that are still getting past the sting of losing him again, can't really get too upset. He opened an amazing school in Ohio and that had been it.
I have to say, and someone else commented on it earlier, I really respect the fact that since his decision, Lebron has been low key with the media. In my opinion, it really shows his maturity for his name, reputation and his brand. We will finally get to hear him at media day but folks that are haters or even the Cleveland fans that are still getting past the sting of losing him again, can't really get too upset. He opened an amazing school in Ohio and that had been it.
Y'know the sheer absurdity of how good the player we just signed in LeBron is really becomes all the more apparent when you check out his game logs from last year. Let's look at some of his WORST games.
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The worst game score James recorded last year was in January against the Magic (Cavs won by 1). His game score was 5.9 and he still put up 16/5/6 on 43% shooting.
In fact his lowest game scores are often skewed by poor shooting performances (which seeing as he shot 55% last year were rare).
In another "low point" of his season he put up 24/11/5 in a win over Miami but shot only 8 of 21 to get there.
When you start to look at his GOOD games it gets dizzying.
Against the Wizards in his 9th game of the season LeBron blew up for a season high 57/11/7 on 68% shooting. That just looks made up. VIDEO:
His game score for the above was 53.2. Since 1978 there have only been 21 games where a player recorded a game score above 50. In those 21 you're talking about some of the greatest performances of all time; Kobe's 81, David Robinsons 71. Ironically there are only 2 losing performances in those 21 games and one of them is Devin Bookers 70 point game. Take from that what you will.
Another example is against Minnesota in February he put up 37/10/15 on 72% shooting and 5 of 7 from long range and hit the game winning buzzer beater. VIDEO:
When LeBron is on, he basically made that pretty shallow Cavs team unbeatable. In the top 20 ranked game scores of last season LeBron went 17-3 and he lost those three games by a combined 12 points. The idea of what he could do surrounded by youth, talent and playmaking is incredible.
In short gents, we've got quite a season to look forward to.
These are the posts that make me love LG. _________________ "If You're Afraid To Fail...Then You're Probably Going To Fail."
- Kobe
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 11197 Location: The Other Perspective
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:54 am Post subject:
AFireInside619 wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
Anyone here on LG still want to return LBJ to store?
30 day return policy?
*crickets*
Yin’s trolling the trolls... haha thought that was my job!
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Joined: 15 May 2001 Posts: 2146 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:35 am Post subject:
I really hope Lebron finds joy playing for Luke and teach our young core to become great. He has always had to carry the burden of the team and I hope he can just enjoy himself and be successful.
I think Lebron can make the Lakers great again and fun to watch again. I see this team being more like the Showtime Lakers than the Kobe Shaq Lakers. Hopefully Lebron has learns patience with the you pups who are ready to play and work hard.
Luke always preaches the joy of the game and winning and having, having a great group of young and successful players with a team that is just enjoying themselves will make this the place to be for KL next year.
Joined: 14 Apr 2001 Posts: 144473 Location: The Gold Coast
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:08 am Post subject:
It’s an excitement that comes around every October, the excitement of a new season, new players and another 6 months of Laker basketball. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023.
How does a 33 year old keep such a amazing body shape?
33 is not that old my guy, we’re not in the 1700s anymore lol.
Not only talking about the age factor but also the significant mileage on his body, it’s crazy that he just keeps working to build his body up every summer no matter how many minutes he was used to potentially cause a breakdown, he was what you call a man of steel.
Y'know the sheer absurdity of how good the player we just signed in LeBron is really becomes all the more apparent when you check out his game logs from last year. Let's look at some of his WORST games.
---------
The worst game score James recorded last year was in January against the Magic (Cavs won by 1). His game score was 5.9 and he still put up 16/5/6 on 43% shooting.
In fact his lowest game scores are often skewed by poor shooting performances (which seeing as he shot 55% last year were rare).
In another "low point" of his season he put up 24/11/5 in a win over Miami but shot only 8 of 21 to get there.
When you start to look at his GOOD games it gets dizzying.
Against the Wizards in his 9th game of the season LeBron blew up for a season high 57/11/7 on 68% shooting. That just looks made up. VIDEO:
His game score for the above was 53.2. Since 1978 there have only been 21 games where a player recorded a game score above 50. In those 21 you're talking about some of the greatest performances of all time; Kobe's 81, David Robinsons 71. Ironically there are only 2 losing performances in those 21 games and one of them is Devin Bookers 70 point game. Take from that what you will.
Another example is against Minnesota in February he put up 37/10/15 on 72% shooting and 5 of 7 from long range and hit the game winning buzzer beater. VIDEO:
When LeBron is on, he basically made that pretty shallow Cavs team unbeatable. In the top 20 ranked game scores of last season LeBron went 17-3 and he lost those three games by a combined 12 points. The idea of what he could do surrounded by youth, talent and playmaking is incredible.
In short gents, we've got quite a season to look forward to.
These are the posts that make me love LG.
Hey thanks man, glad to know that wall of text wasn't written for nothing
IMO, I think it’s good that he’s gonna wear Cavs colors on his sneakers, that means he’s gonna play very motivated knowing that he will remember his time as a Cleveland Cavalier, but also donning the purple and gold as well, I personally like the idea from a fan stand point.
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