NBA 2019-2020 season thread

[moiso]

lebron looks old

Because he is old, based on NBA standards.

This is his 17th season.

He hasn't played old except when his groin is bothering him.  20 year olds can look old when they have injuries.  I think Lebron has looked great for most of the season. 

[Fierce1]

lebron looks old

Because he is old, based on NBA standards.

This is his 17th season.

He hasn't played old except when his groin is bothering him.  20 year olds can look old when they have injuries.  I think Lebron has looked great for most of the season.

Compare the Lebron of the Lakers to the Lebron of the Heat and you'll come to the conclusion that Lebron is getting old.

[A Future of Stevens]

lebron looks old

Because he is old, based on NBA standards.

This is his 17th season.

He hasn't played old except when his groin is bothering him.  20 year olds can look old when they have injuries.  I think Lebron has looked great for most of the season.

Compare the Lebron of the Lakers to the Lebron of the Heat and you'll come to the conclusion that Lebron is getting old.

Old Lebron is still fantastic though. Especially in an NBA that has deemphasized defense. He could theoretically have the next few years be a 6'8 PF with fantastic BBall IQ and vision.

[nickagneta]

Heard Michael Rappaport blasting LeBron because at the end of the half AD landed in Kevin Hart's lap and it became an organic, very funny, cool moment but, and this is Rappaport's words not mine, LeBron had to run over and get involved because he is such an attention hog and diva he couldn't allow his team mate to have that moment without him being involved too.

[jambr380]

Heard Michael Rappaport blasting LeBron because at the end of the half AD landed in Kevin Hart's lap and it became an organic, very funny, cool moment but, and this is Rappaport's words not mine, LeBron had to run over and get involved because he is such an attention hog and diva he couldn't allow his team mate to have that moment without him being involved too.

I know nobody will remember this, but back when the Rams were the greatest show on turf (99-00), a relatively unknown receiver named Ricky Proehl had a huge NFC Championship game. During his post-game press conference - probably the only time he was ever involved in one of these - Kurt Warner came out from the locker room (or wherever; he was not involved in this interview) and obnoxiously and uncomfortably yelled "Ricky Proehl" like 3-4 times. Ricky Proehl's big moment became overshadowed by Kurt Warner being a doofus. For years, my good friend and I have referenced this as a prime example of someone being a db.

Even though James is an extremely talented, hard-working, generally good person, he just can't help from trying to be the center of attention. Don't get me wrong - I am no Lebron fan - but this particular quality of his is extremely unbecoming and a huge reason (other than him being so good for so long) that so many people dislike him.

[SparzWizard]

Heard Michael Rappaport blasting LeBron because at the end of the half AD landed in Kevin Hart's lap and it became an organic, very funny, cool moment but, and this is Rappaport's words not mine, LeBron had to run over and get involved because he is such an attention hog and diva he couldn't allow his team mate to have that moment without him being involved too.

Lol always hated LeBron- hated the player and the person and whatever teams he's been on. Even after 10+ years, still hate him! And Kyrie, too.

[bdm860]

Heard Michael Rappaport blasting LeBron because at the end of the half AD landed in Kevin Hart's lap and it became an organic, very funny, cool moment but, and this is Rappaport's words not mine, LeBron had to run over and get involved because he is such an attention hog and diva he couldn't allow his team mate to have that moment without him being involved too.

I know nobody will remember this, but back when the Rams were the greatest show on turf (99-00), a relatively unknown receiver named Ricky Proehl had a huge NFC Championship game. During his post-game press conference - probably the only time he was ever involved in one of these - Kurt Warner came out from the locker room (or wherever; he was not involved in this interview) and obnoxiously and uncomfortably yelled "Ricky Proehl" like 3-4 times. Ricky Proehl's big moment became overshadowed by Kurt Warner being a doofus. For years, my good friend and I have referenced this as a prime example of someone being a db.

Even though James is an extremely talented, hard-working, generally good person, he just can't help from trying to be the center of attention. Don't get me wrong - I am no Lebron fan - but this particular quality of his is extremely unbecoming and a huge reason (other than him being so good for so long) that so many people dislike him.

Ha, I've heard the same accusations about Hulk Hogan  For the old school wrestling fans, WrestleMania 4 and WrestleMania 6 are some of the earliest examples (believe it also happened with WCW/NWO, but didn't follow that).   So in WM4, Hogan wasn't even in the main event, but he got himself involved in the match and was posing in the middle of the ring and celebrating after Macho Man won.  Supposed to be Macho Man's big moment, but Hogan found a way to put himself smack dab in the middle of it.

Similar thing in WM6 when Ultimate Warrior beat Hogan.  Hogan made sure he was involved in the post match celebration: made a big presentation out of giving Warrior the belt, shaking his hand, raising his hand, etc.

These are supposed to be the biggest moment in these other wrestlers' careers, but Hogan made sure he's there celebrating with them, while nobody else ever celebrated with Hogan the numerous times he won the championship.

Now it's pro wrestling so it's all scripted, and listening to some of the podcasts about the era (like Bruce Prichard's) you constantly hear one of Vince McMahon's big things for a show was "Hogan must pose" to give the fans what they want.  For showmanship and story line reasons, I can see the reason for Hogan being there in somebody else's moment.  Though, even though it's all scripted, there's also a lot of backstage politicking involved, and some argue Hogan politicked his way into those moments to make sure he was still be front and center when it was supposed to be someone else's turn in the spotlight.

[footey]

Heard Michael Rappaport blasting LeBron because at the end of the half AD landed in Kevin Hart's lap and it became an organic, very funny, cool moment but, and this is Rappaport's words not mine, LeBron had to run over and get involved because he is such an attention hog and diva he couldn't allow his team mate to have that moment without him being involved too.

I know nobody will remember this, but back when the Rams were the greatest show on turf (99-00), a relatively unknown receiver named Ricky Proehl had a huge NFC Championship game. During his post-game press conference - probably the only time he was ever involved in one of these - Kurt Warner came out from the locker room (or wherever; he was not involved in this interview) and obnoxiously and uncomfortably yelled "Ricky Proehl" like 3-4 times. Ricky Proehl's big moment became overshadowed by Kurt Warner being a doofus. For years, my good friend and I have referenced this as a prime example of someone being a db.

Even though James is an extremely talented, hard-working, generally good person, he just can't help from trying to be the center of attention. Don't get me wrong - I am no Lebron fan - but this particular quality of his is extremely unbecoming and a huge reason (other than him being so good for so long) that so many people dislike him.

sorry to hear this; I always had great admiration for Kurt Warner.  He doesn't seem like a guy who would want to grab attention over someone else, given his humble athletic beginnings. But I don't doubt your story.

[Sophomore]

lebron looks old

Because he is old, based on NBA standards.

This is his 17th season.

He hasn't played old except when his groin is bothering him.  20 year olds can look old when they have injuries.  I think Lebron has looked great for most of the season.

He has. But now he’s nicked. Maybe it will pass, or maybe it won’t. He washed all of last year. He’s about to be 35, with tons on NBA miles on those tires.

The Lakers better hope he’s able to keep playing at a high level - he’s under contract another year after this one and then has a player option for a second year at age 37. Assuming Davis stays, there’s no room for another max free agent and the team emptied its cupboard of young assets.

Even if Bron is 100% the playoffs, Kawhi’s best performance is better, and there’s a good chance LeBron isn’t at that level.

[GreenFaith1819]

It IS a bit sad to see LeBron nicked up like this...

Father Time is UNDEFEATED....Charles Barkley is SO RIGHT on this.

Father Time's latest victims were KG, Paul, Ray, Dirk, Kobe, D-Wade........he is coming for Chris Paul soon, too.

Melo has staved him off - for a bit - by molding his game to fit in better.

But the decline is starting for LeBron....started last year.

The Lakers going ALL IN for LeBron (and AD) shows how desperate they were in trying to catch BOS's 17 Banners. It is likely to NOT work.......a longshot at best.

I think them not getting Paul George will prove to be the biggest let down for them.

Additionally - they mortgaged their future for this all...NOP has a LOT of their picks now.

They have to rely on AD's health - which is NOT a given....LeBron is going to be out sometime with him AGGRAVATING his injury from before......

Rajon Rondo even seems less likely to take over games like he used to.

I think the best thing for LAL is that Dwight Howard has proven to the league that he has a pulse.....would LOVE to somehow acquire him on the cheap next year or even earlier......

The best thing for LAL is that they make the playoffs and somehow avoid LAC....a series with them will prove to be physically draining on them....brutal...Patrick Beverly will cause SO MUCH disruption with them...........this is not even counting Kawhi or Paul George's contributions....

Montrezl Harrell is a physical player, too....the ENTIRE team defends, too.....and Doc Rivers is a MAESTRO......

LeBron James is LAL's Hail Mary....make no mistake about it.

[bopna]

I'm hoping AD leaves in the off season.

It will be the funniest thing to ever happen in Lala land if AD explores FA and go elsewhere.. Which I think he will consider if they do not get past Kawhi and PG.

[bopna]

Just up on yahoo sports...

LeBron to miss time due to an aggregated groin injury.
Didn't exactly specify when or how long he will be out but could miss time.

I guess they are trying too hard to get the top seed when they should be concentrating on health than record... Heck the Clippers do not care what their record will be but expect them to be up there come playoff time.

[jambr380]

Heard Michael Rappaport blasting LeBron because at the end of the half AD landed in Kevin Hart's lap and it became an organic, very funny, cool moment but, and this is Rappaport's words not mine, LeBron had to run over and get involved because he is such an attention hog and diva he couldn't allow his team mate to have that moment without him being involved too.

I know nobody will remember this, but back when the Rams were the greatest show on turf (99-00), a relatively unknown receiver named Ricky Proehl had a huge NFC Championship game. During his post-game press conference - probably the only time he was ever involved in one of these - Kurt Warner came out from the locker room (or wherever; he was not involved in this interview) and obnoxiously and uncomfortably yelled "Ricky Proehl" like 3-4 times. Ricky Proehl's big moment became overshadowed by Kurt Warner being a doofus. For years, my good friend and I have referenced this as a prime example of someone being a db.

Even though James is an extremely talented, hard-working, generally good person, he just can't help from trying to be the center of attention. Don't get me wrong - I am no Lebron fan - but this particular quality of his is extremely unbecoming and a huge reason (other than him being so good for so long) that so many people dislike him.

sorry to hear this; I always had great admiration for Kurt Warner.  He doesn't seem like a guy who would want to grab attention over someone else, given his humble athletic beginnings. But I don't doubt your story.

I don't doubt that he was probably caught up in the moment (and that portion of his career). It was just something that stuck out as so obviously annoying at the time. Certainly not like bdm's Hulk Hogan stories. Yikes! 

[Fafnir]

The worry the Lakers have to have is that a groin injury is what ended LeBron's season last year. They should be very careful to make sure he heals for that reason alone.

[SparzWizard]

Just when the Lakers looked like they couldn't be stopped during their winning streaks and had possibilities of breaking the 73-9 Warriors streak, they finally look pedestrian again.

I think if LeBron's out for an extended period of time, they could go on a 10-game losing streak?