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*** Official 2015-16 NBA Playoff Thread ***

jdoggivjc

jdoggivjc

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IASTATE07 said:
The physicality on a mentally weak player would take its toll.
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I love how everyone keeps calling LeBron mentally weak. Mentally weak players don't go to 7 straight NBA Finals, propping at least 3, possibly 4 (at least 2, possibly 3 Cavs teams and the last Heat team), of those teams squarely on his shoulders and taking them to the Finals kicking and screaming.

But hey, when you run out of legitimate reasons to hate him, I guess just call him mentally weak. Whether it's accurate or completely not.
 
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jdoggivjc said:
I love how everyone keeps calling LeBron mentally weak. Mentally weak players don't go to 7 straight NBA Finals, propping at least 3, possibly 4 (at least 2, possibly 3 Cavs teams and the last Heat team), of those teams squarely on his shoulders and taking them to the Finals kicking and screaming.

But hey, when you run out of legitimate reasons to hate him, I guess just call him mentally weak. Whether it's accurate or completely not.
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There are a lot of reasons to not like LeBron, but I'm not sure I said anything about hating him. Compared to other superstars LeBron doesn't have it mentally.

As far as finals appearances, it's a great accomplishment to reach 6 in a row. I really thought physically he wouldn't be able to last this long.
 
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It will be interesting to see what happens with Lebron's game as he loses more of his athleticism and has to play more PF because he won't be able to rely on driving by people.
 
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rholtgraves said:
It will be interesting to see what happens with Lebron's game as he loses more of his athleticism and has to play more PF because he won't be able to rely on driving by people.
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True, its like any player that has to change their game the later they get into their career, it all depends on what he tries to focus on. I would assume its mostly post-up moves and stuff, but he may focus heavily on trying to develop that mid-range jumper more. It will definitely be interesting to watch.
 
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rholtgraves said:
It will be interesting to see what happens with Lebron's game as he loses more of his athleticism and has to play more PF because he won't be able to rely on driving by people.
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He has a good mid range jumper. And he'll still be able to get to the rim anytime he wants.
 
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Cavs playing well in the first half. Curry kind of went off in the second quarter and the cavs weathered the storm. Could be an interesting second half or it could turn into a blowout.
 
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IASTATE07 said:
There are a lot of reasons to not like LeBron, but I'm not sure I said anything about hating him. Compared to other superstars LeBron doesn't have it mentally.

As far as finals appearances, it's a great accomplishment to reach 6 in a row. I really thought physically he wouldn't be able to last this long.
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Doesnt have it mentally? How so? His game at Boston during Miami's first championship was one of the most clutch performances of all time. Lebrons only problem is that people think the only way to take over a game is to score. He has never been the scorer that Jordan or Kobe were. He just doesn't have a reliable enough jump shot. Vhes smart for not hacking up jumpers late in games when he knows that's not their best option.
 
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Harrison Barnes is gonna get an insane amount of money this offseason for being garbage.
 
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