In What Way does Lebron Make his Teammates Better?

[SAINT]

When has KD been to a finals with a bunch of role players?

LeBron can cover a variety of roles on the court and does so very well. That allows other players to fit better in their natural roles and the teams still find success.

But fam Lebron operates a certain way that can hinder someone from their natural role. It's why people say CP3 and Bron wouldn't work since they are so ball dominant. this isn't as black and white as most make it.

 

[Pressure]

But fam Lebron operates a certain way that can hinder someone from their natural role. It's why people say CP3 and Bron wouldn't work since they are so ball dominant. this isn't as black and white as most make it.

Sounds great in a vacuum, but we see average players look a lot better when playing with LeBron.

Happened with Kobe too. He was also very ball dominate.

 

[G-Zeus]

You don't think KD puts them in that same position? KD can also draw the Defense farther out, can open up the lane for Dwight in this instance.

kD can be guarded 1 on 1


Just need a good enough defender to front him

 

[Trapperman Dave]

You gotta revamp both teams neither guy would succeed in either one

 

[Flight]

I think he makes role players and niche guys better. He simplifies what they do. But it's hard for stars to play with him.

 

[Cladyclad]

To paraphrase the great MJ

"If i played with Mchale, Worthy, & Parish Its easy to make them look good"

 

[SAINT]

I think he makes role players and niche guys better. He simplifies what they do. But it's hard for stars to play with him.

I agree with this

 

[Shadow King]

So in other words Durant's jumper > every other aspect of the game?

 

[SAINT]

So in other words Durant's jumper > every other aspect of the game?

Is Kevin Durant not a more willing off ball player? Is Kevin Durant not a great defender? Is Kevin Durant not 7ft tall and a matchup nightmare? Where did you get the idea that I was only speaking about jumpers? If you need clarification just ask, don't assume.

 

[Shadow King]

Is Kevin Durant not a more willing off ball player? Is Kevin Durant not a great defender? Is Kevin Durant not 7ft tall and a matchup nightmare? Where did you get the idea that I was only speaking about jumpers? If you need clarification just ask, don't assume.

Because you took a team with literally zero spacing and multiple capable defenders and plugged Durant in to suggests he makes that team better than they would be if Bron was at SF. So Durant's willingness to run off ball (which on your hypothetical team next to Rondo wouldn't be any more than he had to do next to Westbrook) or ability to defend on a team full of former All-Defensive players weren't the attributes that would be bolded on a team like that. Instead what stands out is the fact that he's the only starter you can count on to hit 35% or better from 3.

 

[Rekkapryde]

You can't make your teammates better all you can do is change their role by drawing attention and hope they can hit a shot when you pass them the ball..

for marginal players this works, but for other star players who are not catch and shoot and need the ball, it sucks. Them nikkaz become spot up shooters themselves unless they have great driving ability. If you're a star big man, you gonna have to live on the wing and rebound/play defense.

Bosh sacrificed A LOT and nikkaz really underestimate how much he did for the Heat due to him changing his game and having to adjust to Bron.

 

[ajnapoleon]

That makes so much sense Lebron has been a cancer to every team he played on .....


I have no idea why he played ball in the first place he never should have left Akron


Poor man Corey maggete that gets by on jumping high

 

[SAINT]

Because you took a team with literally zero spacing and multiple capable defenders and plugged Durant in to suggests he makes that team better than they would be if Bron was at SF. So Durant's willingness to run off ball (which on your hypothetical team next to Rondo wouldn't be any more than he had to do next to Westbrook) or ability to defend on a team full of former All-Defensive players weren't the attributes that would be bolded on a team like that. Instead what stands out is the fact that he's the only starter you can count on to hit 35% or better from 3.

Its a combination of many different factors, shooting being the key component, however it is not the only component. Atleast thats what I meant to post.

 

[SAINT]

That makes so much sense Lebron has been a cancer to every team he played on .....


I have no idea why he played ball in the first place he never should have left Akron


Poor man Corey maggete that gets by on jumping high

If I wanted to make a Lebron hate thread I would've made one. It is not that difficult...

 

[acbjr22]

for marginal players this works, but for other star players who are not catch and shoot and need the ball, it sucks. Them nikkaz become spot up shooters themselves unless they have great driving ability. If you're a star big man, you gonna have to live on the wing and rebound/play defense.

Bosh sacrificed A LOT and nikkaz really underestimate how much he did for the Heat due to him changing his game and having to adjust to Bron.

That's inaccurate as well. Bosh was the third option. Of course his statistics will go down. There is only one ball.


Kyrie averaged a career high this year on a career high field goal percentage. He averaged 25 on 47% shooting. That's the best Kyrie has ever played. Lebron made him better. Was James Harden averaging 30 in OKC? Was Westbrook averaging a 30 pt triple double in OKC? Does that mean KD reduced them?