LeBron James set to step up intensity for playoff push: 'It's been activated'

[Randoug]

"It's been activated," the Lakers star said after practice Wednesday, talking about playoff intensity, as the team got set to host the Houston Rockets on Thursday.

James has made eight consecutive Finals appearances and reached 13 consecutive postseasons -- and in many of those instances, his teams lived toward the top of the standings for much of the season, with there never being a doubt that they'd reach the playoffs at all.

"Obviously we would have loved to have success when I was out, but we didn't so this is where we [are] right now," said James, who missed 18 games with a groin injury. "I'm going to be a little bit different a little bit earlier than I would like to be in previous years."

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[Juggalo Fred]

He better hope for that 7th seed to avoid the warriors...

 

[d3323]

"Obviously we would have loved to have success when I was out, but we didn't so this is where we [are] right now," said James, who missed 18 games with a groin injury. "I'm going to be a little bit different a little bit earlier than I would like to be in previous years."

How can you not hate this dude as a teammate?

 

[Randoug]

How can you not hate this dude as a teammate?

What did he say that was wrong ?

 

[Kwabena]

Laker fans gonna say " we matchup best with the Warriors!!! "

 

[R.U.L.E.]

What did he say that was wrong ?

Prolly cuz he made it seem like their record is what it is solely due to his injury and being out while there were other folks out too

 

[d3323]

What did he say that was wrong ?

It’s not whether he’s right or wrong.
He’s just blatantly throwing everyone under the bus and makes it all about him. This is not how you build team chemistry. Where’s the trust and respect?

 

[Alexander The Great]

act like being 2 games out of the playoffs with 25 to go is a huge battle to fight brehs.

 

[Gotright]

What was the question asked

 

[Born2BKing]

It’s not whether he’s right or wrong.
He’s just blatantly throwing everyone under the bus and makes it all about him. This is not how you build team chemistry. Where’s the trust and respect?

So him saying they weren't successful when he was out means he threw everybody under the bus?

 

[Kiyoshi-Dono]

I guess the GOAT has spoken

 

[ReggieFlare]

So him saying they weren't successful when he was out means he threw everybody under the bus?

He could have worded it differently. It does seem like he's kinda shytting on them by separating himself

 

[boombanoo]

act like being 2 games out of the playoffs with 25 to go is a huge battle to fight brehs.

I don't know, I think the Lakers should be shook of being able to pass teams led by Harrison Barnes and Danilo Galinari . Heroic if they make it.

 

[d3323]

So him saying they weren't successful when he was out means he threw everybody under the bus?

We know they weren’t good without him, it doesn’t need to be stated. There’s a leadership factor that comes with a guy with his pedigree and these young guys, and it’s up to him to get them to that competitive level. This whole attitude he’s got of not my fault while talking to the media is some b1tchmade me me me protect my image and legacy shyt that his teammates can’t be happy with

 

[Kaypain]

It’s not whether he’s right or wrong.
He’s just blatantly throwing everyone under the bus and makes it all about him. This is not how you build team chemistry. Where’s the trust and respect?

Sensitive ass nikkas