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How many more rings will it take for LeBron to become the GOAT?
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5 or more
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He already is the GOAT.
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He cannot become the GOAT no matter how many more rings he wins.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:43 am    Post subject: How many more rings will it take for LeBron to become the GOAT?

Does a ring this year do it?
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:47 am    Post subject: Re: How many more rings will it take for LeBron to become the GOAT?

CandyCanes wrote:
Does a ring this year do it?


Think most people have made their minds up already about this.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:36 am    Post subject:

Not 1
Not 2
Not 3
But 7 rings!
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:37 am    Post subject:

I'll take a prime kobe over prime lebron all day any day.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:38 am    Post subject: Re: How many more rings will it take for LeBron to become the GOAT?

ocho wrote:
CandyCanes wrote:
Does a ring this year do it?


Think most people have made their minds up already about this.


I’m not sure it can’t be changed if he wins a few rings coming out of the West.

I’m too young to remember but was MJ considered the GOAT after the first 3peat? Or was it not until the 72 win season? Or after #6? At some point he was just another all-time great like Lebron is now. But things can change. Not saying they will but if Lebron has 6+ rings/FMVP plus all time leader in points, assists, and wins in both regular and post season it’d certainly help his case.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:40 am    Post subject:

It's not about wins at this point. 6 losses in the Finals takes him out of the conversation. He's the modern-day Jerry West, and nobody considers him the GOAT even though he was a terrific player.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:43 am    Post subject:

kwase wrote:
It's not about wins at this point. 6 losses in the Finals takes him out of the conversation. He's the modern-day Jerry West, and nobody considers him the GOAT even though he was a terrific player.


Jordan going 1-9 including 2 sweeps in the first round is much worse than losing in the finals. Lebron has never lost a first round series.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:43 am    Post subject:

2 1/2
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:49 am    Post subject:

For MJ fans, LeBron could win 5 more rings and become the new NBA logo, and they still would say MJ is the GOAT. imo 2 more rings puts LeBron over the top, but we still have a long way to go this season.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:04 pm    Post subject:

loslakersss wrote:
kwase wrote:
It's not about wins at this point. 6 losses in the Finals takes him out of the conversation. He's the modern-day Jerry West, and nobody considers him the GOAT even though he was a terrific player.


Jordan going 1-9 including 2 sweeps in the first round is much worse than losing in the finals. Lebron has never lost a first round series.


Lol, am I really reading that more wins in the first round >>> more wins in the Finals?
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:15 pm    Post subject: Re: How many more rings will it take for LeBron to become the GOAT?

loslakersss wrote:
ocho wrote:
CandyCanes wrote:
Does a ring this year do it?


Think most people have made their minds up already about this.


I’m not sure it can’t be changed if he wins a few rings coming out of the West.

I’m too young to remember but was MJ considered the GOAT after the first 3peat? Or was it not until the 72 win season? Or after #6? At some point he was just another all-time great like Lebron is now. But things can change. Not saying they will but if Lebron has 6+ rings/FMVP plus all time leader in points, assists, and wins in both regular and post season it’d certainly help his case.


I mean he’s not going to win four more, so the Jordan people won’t budge. If you think it’s Russell then more rings won’t move the needle. If you think it’s Wilt better stats won’t change it. People are pretty dug into their #1s.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:16 pm    Post subject:

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I'll take a prime kobe over prime lebron all day any day.


Let’s not turn this thread into Kobe vs LeBron, both respect each other and LeBron still brings up Kobe during interviews.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:17 pm    Post subject:

If he wins a title a this year he should absolutely get his Lakers jersey retired with the other Laker greats.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:18 pm    Post subject:

GOAT implies that nobody in the future will be better than people right now.

There will be more talent monsters in the future. So, GOAT is so subjective. As long as you are in the top 10 of most people's conversation, you are the GOAT.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:25 pm    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
If he wins a title a this year he should absolutely get his Lakers jersey retired with the other Laker greats.

A very nice answer.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:26 pm    Post subject:

7. That’s unrealistic though. Right now he has legit argument for 3 and maybe 2 when all things are said and done.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:38 pm    Post subject:

2 with the lakers
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:45 pm    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
dumpaling wrote:
I'll take a prime kobe over prime lebron all day any day.


Let’s not turn this thread into Kobe vs LeBron, both respect each other and LeBron still brings up Kobe during interviews.


It's a thread asking about Lebron being the goat...
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:57 pm    Post subject:

One. Because he would have proven that he was the best player on three different teams that won championships. No one has ever done that. When MJ joined the Wizards, he was too washed and couldn't do (bleep).

Yea, I just need one ring from him for Lakers and I'm satisfied because also of what he's done for this franchise. We were going nowhere after 6 consecutive years of not reaching the playoffs even with a bunch of high pick prospects. Then Lebron came and in two short years, we went from competing for draft picks to competing for a championship. The quick turnaround was absolutely unexpected and amazing. So yea, just one championship is enough for me to crown him the absolute GOAT.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:11 pm    Post subject:

dumpaling wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
dumpaling wrote:
I'll take a prime kobe over prime lebron all day any day.


Let’s not turn this thread into Kobe vs LeBron, both respect each other and LeBron still brings up Kobe during interviews.


It's a thread asking about Lebron being the goat...


He could be the GOAT and also a Laker great
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:15 pm    Post subject:

A Lakers 3-peat would cement him at least tied for 1st. A dynasty with the largest brand in sports. Items wrap. Not going to be easy. This is his best chance. KD, Kyrie, Curry, Klay are all waiting. And they have something to say about it.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:17 pm    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
dumpaling wrote:
I'll take a prime kobe over prime lebron all day any day.


Let’s not turn this thread into Kobe vs LeBron, both respect each other and LeBron still brings up Kobe during interviews.


I’d take a “dumpling” over a “dumpaling” any day.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:34 pm    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
dumpaling wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
dumpaling wrote:
I'll take a prime kobe over prime lebron all day any day.


Let’s not turn this thread into Kobe vs LeBron, both respect each other and LeBron still brings up Kobe during interviews.


It's a thread asking about Lebron being the goat...


He could be the GOAT and also a Laker great


Fair enough... I guess I meant my answer was "He cannot become the GOAT no matter how many more rings he wins."

My reasoning is I feel like Kobe is the GOAT, even if Lebron wins more rings. I never felt like the most championships= the GOAT. Championships are a team accomplishment. I do hope Lebron can win 5 more tho lol as long as it's with the Lakers.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:35 pm    Post subject:

AFireInside619 wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
dumpaling wrote:
I'll take a prime kobe over prime lebron all day any day.


Let’s not turn this thread into Kobe vs LeBron, both respect each other and LeBron still brings up Kobe during interviews.


I’d take a “dumpling” over a “dumpaling” any day.


LOL who said you could ever take a dumpaling. Your'e not worthy.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:54 pm    Post subject:

dumpaling wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
dumpaling wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
dumpaling wrote:
I'll take a prime kobe over prime lebron all day any day.


Let’s not turn this thread into Kobe vs LeBron, both respect each other and LeBron still brings up Kobe during interviews.


It's a thread asking about Lebron being the goat...


He could be the GOAT and also a Laker great


Fair enough... I guess I meant my answer was "He cannot become the GOAT no matter how many more rings he wins."

My reasoning is I feel like Kobe is the GOAT, even if Lebron wins more rings. I never felt like the most championships= the GOAT. Championships are a team accomplishment. I do hope Lebron can win 5 more tho lol as long as it's with the Lakers.


Fair enough
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