Lebron James is underrated

[bigrash]

he pwns all.

 

[iamme]

underrated?

:laugh:

 

[vi edit]

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

Shawn Marion and Elton Brand (although he's off to a slow start this year) are underrated.

 

[JLGatsby]

Basketball players in general are overrated.

 

[EPCrew]

His shoes are overrated. What a gimmick... I do envy his $90 million contract though.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/16/nyregion/16lebron.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

 

[vi edit]

He is paid "low" compared to others though - Not sure if this takes sign on bonuses into account though.

http://www.hoopshype.com/salaries/cleveland.htm

 

[Shlong]

His games were covered on ESPN when he was in high school, he got a 90 million contract from nike straight out of high school. He's called The King or Chosen One.... underrated?

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
He is paid "low" compared to others though - Not sure if this takes sign on bonuses into account though.

http://www.hoopshype.com/salaries/cleveland.htm

that's because he couldn't sign a higher contract. IMO he's overrated until he wins a championship.

 

[Lorax]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
He is paid "low" compared to others though - Not sure if this takes sign on bonuses into account though.

http://www.hoopshype.com/salaries/cleveland.htm

iirc, he is still on his rookie contract, and those have a maximum wage. i thought he signed an extension over the summer. once that kicks in he'll be rolling in even more money.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
He is paid "low" compared to others though - Not sure if this takes sign on bonuses into account though.

http://www.hoopshype.com/salaries/cleveland.htm

i believe Lebron opted for lower money now, to get more later. i can't remember the exact situation. Melo (or was it Wade) did the same thing, i think.

Lebron is regarded by some as the best player in the game. or at least, the first player they'd choose if they were to start a team today. how is that underrated? the next step up would be to call him one of the best of all time.....which he's FAAAAAAAAAAR from.

 

[Baked]

Sir Charles says he needs to keep this up for another 5-7 to be considered a legend. He better not break a bone like Grant Hill or Penny.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: Baked
Sir Charles says he needs to keep this up for another 5-7 to be considered a legend. He better not break a bone like Grant Hill or Penny.

no doubt. guys like Grant Hill and Penny were destined for greatness as well. can't take longevity for granted. if MJ had microfracture surgery back in the day, he could have been a 15 ppg journeyman.

regardless, as great as Lebron may be, unless he starts accumulating rings, he hasn't done squat.

"you think running in a pool is going to help you get past detroit??" lol

(please no jokes about how bad Detroit has been playing )

 

[txrandom]

Lebron is SICK.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: iamme
(please no jokes about how bad Detroit has been playing )

about that.. why isn't mcdyess getting more mins? I figured his mins would double since they don't have ben.

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: fs5

Originally posted by: iamme
(please no jokes about how bad Detroit has been playing )

about that.. why isn't mcdyess getting more mins? I figured his mins would double since they don't have ben.

the last game vs the Hornet he had a mild sprained ankle, which is why he played so few minutes. statistically, he is playing slightly more than last year, but only by a minute. he really been foul prone the first 8 games (3.3 per game in 20 min), so that's a big reason why. also, with Dice's injury plagued past the coaching staff doesn't want to push him to 30 minutes a night and risk a career ending injury. they usually save him for the playoffs.

look for Jason Maxiell to get more run as a undersized (but beastly) power forward.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=P9uIKyIvjvk

 

[GrantMeThePower]

Op, you're nuts. How can he be underrated when he is consistently called the best player in basketball and the greatest since magic?