this whole MIA vs Western conference bullshyt needs to stop.
This notion that LeBron does more and exerts more energy than any other player in recent history is complete bullsh!t and sensationalism. He definitely does a lot but it's no more than other elite superstars. Hell, until recently he's been doing less. That was the point of him going to Miami so he wouldn't have to carry the load and do as much
. Plus all that "it's cause he plays defense" is just bs. Like Kobe and MJ didn't play ELITE defense
smh. It is a proven FACT that this year LeBrons effort on d was at it's lowest level in years. All this blatant dikkriding and ignoring of facts makes me sick. Lebron definitely exerts more effort than the average player but don't act like he's trying more than all time greats like MJ
They don't have a rim protector. Period. It's possible to play without having one. Just because no one else fills that role doesn't mean it's by fault LeBrons role. And lebron is there best defender but let's not act like Battier for the better part of three years haven't been playing the other teams best wing player. Kobe was the best wing defender on many Laker teams. Regardless that doesn't mean he exerts more effort than anyone ever.
Only on the coli
So Cleveland lebron didn't have to do and try more than Miami Lebron with healthy Wade and Bosh??? LeBron has even stated the reason why he joined the Heat is so that he wouldn't have to wear himself out. Nikkas wanna remake history
You see it.
Playing The Spurs/OKC in The Finals is completely different than playing an 82 game season in The West and going through the playoffs.
Did I say there was a huge disparity??? Smh coli nikkas always just read what that want. I even said he definitely exerts a lot of effort. I just disagree that he puts more effort than any player in league history like others on this thread claim. He puts in a superstar hofer type effort into each game like superstar hofers did before him. I also think his defensive effort this year has been overstated because it has been proven that his defense this year has been subpar to his standards. There are a number of articles, stats, and tape I can link to you proving this. This year was LeBrons worst defensively in about 6 years
they went 7 games with the celtics(and were down 3-2) and the pacers, but they'd have no problems in the west?
But there IS a disparity. LeBron has even stated himself there is a disparity. That's why he went to Miami in the first place. The effort, pressure, and the amount of things he has to deal with is less than it was in Cleveland in Miami. Has DWade turns
Lebron has to press more and try more. He as to do more as Wade does less. If you don't get that I'm sorry but it's the truth
Dog,
I am sitting here trying to remember if back in the day, if MJ had put up the same numbers as Bron did during a finals game at home (resulting in a loss), would people try to shift blame on Pippen or Steve Kerr? Never in my life have I heard someone say, "Oh its ok, MJ/Kobe was tired".
Bron is a generational talent, but its amazing how much sympathy this man recieves
It isn't even about those teams beating Miami, it would be a grind all the way through for Miami to get to the finals in the West. They wouldn't be sleepwalking until the ECF like they can now for the most part. Wouldn't be getting out of series early & having time for Wade to rest his knees.