Lebron stays at mid-court when IT runs offense

[CelticsElite]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eit-XLvM9Uk&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/MUL2-eTIUC4

https://youtu.be/ciuv95xPV8s

Second clip before the end of the 2nd quarter lebron was mad IT didn't give him the ball. Lebron held his hands-up because he wanted the ball and IT didn't pass it to him so he was just done.

[hodgy03038]

It's pretty obvious he doesn't like IT or having IT on the team.

[moiso]

I think I'm really enjoying seeing someone who is pretty much an equal alpha and as strong of a personality as Lebron on Lebron's team.  Actually, I freaking love it.  All of his other teammates since Ricky Davis have just bowed down.  This is great!

[Surferdad]

1st clip: The only basketball reason to hang back at mid-court is that he was too nervous about their defense.

2nd clip:  LeBron's pass was not on target, too low. If anything IT should be giving HIM the stare.

[Roy H.]

IT is basically the only talented teammates that Lebron has had that he didn’t hand pick. It’s remarkable that he can’t adapt even a small bit.

[RockinRyA]

I hope every other NBA team and NBA Star sees this. That way Lebron fades away into oblivion on some team like the Lakers with only mediocre players willing to play with him.

[coffee425]

Too much LBJ hate on this thread.

We're gonna blame LBJ in favor of a guy shooting 14 shots a game at 35% and allowing 116 defensive rating?

Nah guys... IT4 is obviously to blame. if you're still injured, you need to stay off the court to make sure you're 100% to come back. Don't come back to ruin a team just so you can earn a paycheck in the offseason.

[Surferdad]

IT is basically the only talented teammates that Lebron has had that he didn’t hand pick. It’s remarkable that he can’t adapt even a small bit.

Well, it is technically true that LeBron didn't pick Kyrie either, but I suppose you could say he effectively picked him by going back to Cleveland.  Semantics...

[green_bballers13]

Too much LBJ hate on this thread.

We're gonna blame LBJ in favor of a guy shooting 14 shots a game at 35% and allowing 116 defensive rating?

Nah guys... IT4 is obviously to blame. if you're still injured, you need to stay off the court to make sure you're 100% to come back. Don't come back to ruin a team just so you can earn a paycheck in the offseason.

The Lebron James hate is embarrassing. Some guys on this blog need yoga, meditation, or maybe even a one night stand to let out their frustration.

Lebron is basically the one valuable player on their team right now, but sure, he's the problem with the team. Jeepers. Little people will often try to minimize the accomplishments of others.

[SHAQATTACK]

It's pretty obvious he doesn't like IT or having IT on the team.

Whelp ...Danny stole Kryie from him,   the guy who took over scoring when James rested .  Now he can't rest or relax .   

James wished he had treated Irving better now ....LOL

IT won't let James dominate him.   Good for IT.

[spikelovetheCelts]

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/02/why_cleveland_cavaliers_should_2.html#incart_big-photo
It is so much joy to read the comments on this article of Thomas calling out the Cavs lack of "D".
One Guy said they were planted by DA. So comical.
 

[Erik]

Too much LBJ hate on this thread.

We're gonna blame LBJ in favor of a guy shooting 14 shots a game at 35% and allowing 116 defensive rating?

Nah guys... IT4 is obviously to blame. if you're still injured, you need to stay off the court to make sure you're 100% to come back. Don't come back to ruin a team just so you can earn a paycheck in the offseason.

The Lebron James hate is embarrassing. Some guys on this blog need yoga, meditation, or maybe even a one night stand to let out their frustration.

Lebron is basically the one valuable player on their team right now, but sure, he's the problem with the team. Jeepers. Little people will often try to minimize the accomplishments of others.

He's the problem. I can't believe that you can't see it. Even if you want to say that he's not directly the problem (he is), he is indirectly the problem for not pulling the team together.

LeBron James is playing terrible basketball lately. I read a statistic somewhere that he's ranked something like 25th best SF over the last month. Look at how absent he is in the clips. He's either not the same person that he was, or he's quit on the team. So either he's in decline, injured, or a gigantic baby. Feel free to pick. I haven't decided myself.

IT sucks too, but at least he's trying.

[Roy H.]

LBJ takes himself out of the offense and that’s everybody else’s fault, why?

Being the best guy on the court doesn’t give you an excuse to quit.

[gouki88]

I am absolutely loving this

[action781]

The first clip, somebody pointed out could be defense related, but I still think that's a lazy effort.  The best chase-down-er in the NBA doesn't need to take himself completely out of the offense like that.

The second clip is a non-story.  Nothing going on there except a turnover and some overreactions from the audience.

The third clip is really bad.  That's how I act when I want to send a message that I'm disgusted about the selfishness that is ensuing in a game.  And as childish as that is of me, I only do it when I feel I'm right in that assessment, and I don't think LBJ is right here at all.  His teammates just got a great look at a bucket playing 4 on 5.