Series Thread: 2) Phoenix Suns vs 7) LA Lakers

[Picklerick 2.0]

Good question.

If all are assumed to be prime, LeBron is the best overall player. AD is awesome, but obviously not Shaq and Kobe level. So talent is close, IMO.

Today’s game? Give me AD and Bron. 15 years ago or before when post play dominated? I take Shaq and Kobe.

And I agree with you on adaptability. I think Shaq is really the only player who isn’t. The other 3 could play and be great in any era.

Not that Shaq couldn’t play today, just would have some flaws that would get exposed.

Yeah, shaq was a god at what he did, but what he did was the only thing he could do. As far as AD, as great as he is, just look at his skill set and physical attributes. He should be taking the reigns from an aging lebron at this point.

 

[tlance]

Yeah, shaq was a god at what he did, but what he did was the only thing he could do. As far as AD, as great as he is, just look at his skill set and physical attributes. He should be taking the reigns from an aging lebron at this point.

I think he is in some ways, but LeBron will always be the vocal leader.

 

[wildturkey]

KCP's MRI revealed no structural damage. He just has a quad bruise. They'll re-evaluate him before the next game to see if he's fit to play

 

[trojanfan12]

I think he is in some ways, but LeBron will always be the vocal leader.

Just based on what they've said in interviews and what some of the Lakers "insiders" have said...Lebron is basically mentoring AD on being a leader.

The way he took responsibility for his game 1 performance and some of the other things he's said make it seem like he's learning.

Hopefully, Lebron will teach him how to take care of his body so that maybe he can have fewer injuries.

 

[Picklerick 2.0]

Just based on what they've said in interviews and what some of the Lakers "insiders" have said...Lebron is basically mentoring AD on being a leader.

The way he took responsibility for his game 1 performance and some of the other things he's said make it seem like he's learning.

Hopefully, Lebron will teach him how to take care of his body so that maybe he can have fewer injuries.

I have to amend what i said about AD because what some of you are saying is actually spot on. How AD called himself out for his game 1 performance showed a step in the right direction.

 

[Wamu]

Hopefully this game will be more competitive than the first one.

 

[bksballer89]

Crowder continues to miss open shots

 

[bksballer89]

Suns up 4 at the half. The next 24 minutes will determine their season

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Suns starters are absolute boat racing the Lakers

 

[bksballer89]

Suns starters are absolute boat racing the Lakers

What happened to AD?

 

[mr.hockey4242]

What happened to AD?

Groin injury. Out for game.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Booker does a lot of stupid shit

 

[bksballer89]

Chris Paul looks solid for the first time since the injury

 

[thunderc]

Groin injury. Out for game.

Just extremely injury prone

 

[DorianRo]

come on Le2ndfFiddle.. Earn your Stripes with AD Out and carry your Lakers to a win...

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Anthony Davis and Chris Paul are the least reliable playoff stars in history.

They are always freaking injured.

This series is about which team has the injured player LOSES. It robs us of seeing them play at full strength.

I cannot remember any career playoff arcs that are as HIGH/LOW as those two......because of injuries.

 

[bksballer89]

Suns playing with fire

 

[bksballer89]

That's the game.

We have a series boys

 

[thunderc]

Suns playing with fire

Crowder for the win

 

[bksballer89]

Suns proving me wrong.

Good to see