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2016 Official NBA Off-Season Thread: Former Greatness
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au contraire, lebron has already lost a step as far as athleticism goes. hes not jumping as high nor running as fast. and hes still taking a beating more than half the time since he likes to bulldoze. unless he pulls a wade and drops like 20+ lbs to make it easier on his knees and back, or REALLY develops that shot... he wont be in the league another 5 years.It's possible. Bron's son is about 5 years away from the league. If he stays on his current pace....he has a good shot of making the league. Think he's like the #6 ranked 8th grader in the nation.
Then again, I was ranked pretty high locally in 8th grade....and my "career" never made it past high school Jv
So anything can happen.
Won't be in the league another 5 years???
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he looked good as ever in the finals with some of those dunks and chase down blocks but he paces himself. he chooses his spots.
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forgot to sign into that extra screen name huh?
Didn't mean to quote myself
forgot to sign into that extra screen name huh?
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imo karl malone is the best power forward of all time. i guess cuz im an 80's kid but tim duncan is right behind him at 2 or 3
i consider duncan a power forward
i consider duncan a power forward
Difference is... Kobe was still working dudes at 34-35 base on his skills, his post up game, his shot.
He tore his Achilles, our for over a year, come back and messed up his knee. Ofcourse he was done.
Had he not gotten injured. He would still be playing putting up 25ppg.
LeBron does rely on size/athleticism. He is a no go.
He tore his Achilles, our for over a year, come back and messed up his knee. Ofcourse he was done.
Had he not gotten injured. He would still be playing putting up 25ppg.
LeBron does rely on size/athleticism. He is a no go.
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Never been my style. Ever.
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Duncan was too b made to make it an even 20 seasons huh 
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i vote whoever says kobe name in this thread gets banned. enough is enough.
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Bron is supremely skilled. And even when his athleticism goes....he'll still be an average athlete.
Y'all are delusional if you think he can't play at a high level for another 3 to 4 years....and play into his late 30's.
Bron has one of the highest IQs in basketball.....and I'm a noted Bron hater....but I won't front on him at all in the skill department.
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definitely is pacing himself. not to mention taking breaks midseason and seemingly human with minor injuries starting to pop up. dude is losing to father time slowly but surely. however, being SUCH a big dude putting that stress on his body? he will deteriorate faster than others unless he adapts.
yes, should he continue to bang in the paint and not switch his style up all the way through age 37.... he will not be in the league still. questions?Won't be in the league another 5 years???
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That's a big if, IF he goes injury free
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This. He really hasn't lost anything yet. As you get older you just have less energy and can't do it as often
Malone, Dirk, kg, lebron... take your pick
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Love how nobody is saying how lebrons passing ability will definitely help him prolong his career. In 7 years he will be what Ben Simmons is now . Some Benjamin Button type stuff
. Some Benjamin Button type stuff
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yall really saying when lebron loses his athleticism, which is his main attribute, he will become some sort of elite pg? boy oh boy that koolaid was mixed well. bron will have to develop a shot for real. passing will extend the career? so lebron gonna just become magic johnson once he falls off? lol iight
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Why some of you continue to insist on comparing an incomparable athlete is beyond me.
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no. itd be from nearly 20 years of freak athleticism and stress at ~270lbs night in and night out. yall really forgetting dude is human. but on the other hand, he will adapt. hes not gonna be bulldozing for the next 5 years cuz hes smarter than that.
That would be 100% voluntary if it occurred.
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I doubt very seriously Lebron even wants to play until he's in his late 30s-40.
His legacy is nearly complete...if he's not in a position to seriously contend it will certainly influence his future. Let's just assume Golden State becomes this dynasty...I can't see Bron playing for 2nd place for 8-9 more years.
His legacy is nearly complete...if he's not in a position to seriously contend it will certainly influence his future. Let's just assume Golden State becomes this dynasty...I can't see Bron playing for 2nd place for 8-9 more years.
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I can see it now. Just like with Kobe, when Lebron is 34, 35 dudes will be like "Yes! Yes! He's slowing down" like it ain't natural for players to slow down going into their mid 30's. I can easily see Lebron being a 20 and 8 player in probably his last 2 seasons.
Dudes been saying for a while he lost some bounce, while in the finals his athleticism was on full display at both ends of the court. Stop.
Dudes been saying for a while he lost some bounce, while in the finals his athleticism was on full display at both ends of the court. Stop.
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Guy who's never gotten hurt will magically break down somewhere.
