LeBron James is a Douche.

[Whisper]

I think it would be pretty tough to be cutthroat on the court and then turn around and not be 100% self confident off of the court.

The reason he is so good is partly because he believes he is the best (behind Jordan).

This. Nearly all successful professional athletes are, to some degree and in some form, full of themselves. They have to be in order to handle the pressure to perform they're consistently put under. Without a rock-solid (and often times somewhat inflated) sense of self, they'd crack.

They're successful because they can go into a situation and KNOW that they're going to do well and that they deserve to do well. It's also why, if they don't do well, they can easily shake it off and KNOW they'll do well next time.

 

[sthaznpride17]

lol. Lebron is the best basketball player in the NBA right now. Have people forgotten how Michael Jordan was the biggest douche when he was on the court in his time? Not to mention how much Kobe used to bitch about his teammates?

 

[Squisher]

This thread is ridiculous for a number of reasons, but I just want to make one point. Michael Jordan spent 7 years in the league before winning his first title. LBJ is in his 7th year, and the Cavs are favorites to win the title. MJ is the cockiest person in basketball history, but he had the game to back it up. LBJ doesn't strike me as anywhere near as cocky, but he certainly has the game to back it up. Anyone who claims that LBJ has no game is an absolute idiot who has no understanding of the game of basketball. Whether you like him or not is irrelevant, the man puts up some staggering numbers across the board. Although there may be better players offensively (Kobe) or defensively (Dwight), there is no one in the league right now who can compete with the overall package Lebron brings to the table.

So hate away; I really couldn't care less one way or the other. But don't try to justify your hatred by spewing some bullshit about how Lebron James is no good at basketball. That's just fucking stupid.

Agree 99%. I think LBJ has become somewhat cocky and this cockiness is on the upswing. When he had a sponsor demand that tape of the kid dunking on him was when I first started to wonder if he was reading his own press clippings too much.

 

[Zargon]

what he said

he may not be THE BEST, but he certainly has tons of game.

and rings dont mean shit in a team sport

 

[dbk]

Lebron's FG% and 3PT% have steadily increased every season. If his 3PT% ever gets to 40% range - he's gonna be godlike

 

[Miramonti]

Lebron vs. Kobe is an awesome argument because great things can be said for both, and Lebron is only mid-route. It's also the only legitimate argument that can be had for current players as well...while there are other 'greats', no one else stacks up.

Kobe is currently on par with Jordan for being clutch with must-have baskets, and since this category tends to be considered the greatest compliment and value of all...he holds the reign.

However when its all said and done for Lebron, he will be considered the greatest 'both sides of the court' dominator the game has ever seen.

Douchebag category: With the smack that Lebron talks (altho not found in OP) and his Isaiah-esque post-season snubs, he's going to take this one with ease.

 

[PimpJuice]

Note to self: OP knows diddly squat about basketball

 

[Miramonti]

The best way to describe Lebron's play is to take Dwayne Wade and add 30 lbs. and 4-5".

Do the math...Lebron > Wade.

 

[JJChicken]

lol i dont like him either cause' he acts like a douche 99% the time.

but all is well because the cavs wont make the finals AGAIN after having the 'best record omg!!!!!!!1one' and then we can watch him run off the court before the game is completely over again lollllllll

DUDE, you are fucking AWESOME.

 

[tboo]

OP is racist

 

[IndyColtsFan]

He made the following quote today, after the game at Chicago.



The following players are better than LBJ presently:

1. Kobe Bryant
2. Carmelo Anthony
3. Dwayne Wade
4. Dwight Howard

Come on, don't be ridiculous. Carmelo Anthony? LOL. What did he do -- make another video talking about killing people so you're scared NOT to mention him?

 

[Inspector Jihad]

LOL even more ridiculous than OP.

dude is 21 and avg. 30 and 8.

 

[JJChicken]

This thread is ridiculous for a number of reasons, but I just want to make one point. Michael Jordan spent 7 years in the league before winning his first title. LBJ is in his 7th year, and the Cavs are favorites to win the title. MJ is the cockiest person in basketball history, but he had the game to back it up. LBJ doesn't strike me as anywhere near as cocky, but he certainly has the game to back it up. Anyone who claims that LBJ has no game is an absolute idiot who has no understanding of the game of basketball. Whether you like him or not is irrelevant, the man puts up some staggering numbers across the board. Although there may be better players offensively (Kobe) or defensively (Dwight), there is no one in the league right now who can compete with the overall package Lebron brings to the table.

So hate away; I really couldn't care less one way or the other. But don't try to justify your hatred by spewing some bullshit about how Lebron James is no good at basketball. That's just fucking stupid.

1. Agree with LBJ being good and MJ not winning a title for 7 years.
2. BUT, LBJ has to win 3 titles in a row TWICE to come close to MJ - Not gonna happen. Plus, MJ retired in between. GoAt!!!!
3. Lebron is still a douche, regardless of his actual playing abilities.

 

[JJChicken]

Come on, don't be ridiculous. Carmelo Anthony? LOL. What did he do -- make another video talking about killing people so you're scared NOT to mention him?

Nuggets are arguably the best team in the league when they play right. Hopefully they can go deep in the postseason this year.

Okay, Carmelo v Lebrong lets compare:

1. Carmelo is a better shooter. Carmelo 1, Lebron 0.
2. Lebron has more all-round game. Carmelo 1, Lebron 1.
3. Carmelo is taller and can rebound better. Carmelo 2, Lebron 1. (Note lebron's rebounds aren't real rebounds cause his team clears out for him. He's the biggest stat whore out there....)
4. Lebron can assist better, I give him that. So its 2-2.

So they are about equal. The Media keep hyping up LBJ.

 

[JJChicken]

dude is 21 and avg. 30 and 8.

Kevin Durant is awesome.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

Nuggets are arguably the best team in the league when they play right. Hopefully they can go deep in the postseason this year.

Okay, Carmelo v Lebrong lets compare:

1. Carmelo is a better shooter. Carmelo 1, Lebron 0.
2. Lebron has more all-round game. Carmelo 1, Lebron 1.
3. Carmelo is taller and can rebound better. Carmelo 2, Lebron 1. (Note lebron's rebounds aren't real rebounds cause his team clears out for him. He's the biggest stat whore out there....)
4. Lebron can assist better, I give him that. So its 2-2.

So they are about equal. The Media keep hyping up LBJ.

lol, you're stupid.

 

[TecHNooB]

LoL @ kobe being number 1. He takes so many shots to get his numbers and cries about his team way too much. Great game closer, but overall, Lebron is better. Hell, I'd say wade is better than him.

 

[BlackTigers]

Nuggets are arguably the best team in the league when they play right. Hopefully they can go deep in the postseason this year.

Okay, Carmelo v Lebrong lets compare:

1. Carmelo is a better shooter. Carmelo 1, Lebron 0.
2. Lebron has more all-round game. Carmelo 1, Lebron 1.
3. Carmelo is taller and can rebound better. Carmelo 2, Lebron 1. (Note lebron's rebounds aren't real rebounds cause his team clears out for him. He's the biggest stat whore out there....)
4. Lebron can assist better, I give him that. So its 2-2.

So they are about equal. The Media keep hyping up LBJ.

You know, those aren't the only aspects of the game, at all. You just compared two players in a very complex game, based upon stats and four criteria, lmfao.

 

[hdeck]

anyone who says dwight howard is better than lbj is just a hating fool...