Not really.
You don't hear Lakers fans doing much complaining and his endorsements and jersey sales are among tops in the league despite him being a jackass for most of his career. So, I'd say he's gotten away with it more than he hasn't.
Not really.
Watching Wiggy brag about making the finals and losing again this summer will be comical. I can't wait
all the excuses he'll pile on will make for some hellified laughs all Summer...![]()
You don't hear Lakers fans doing much complaining and his endorsements and jersey sales are among tops in the league despite him being a jackass for most of his career. So, I'd say he's gotten away with it more than he hasn't.
the man was almost put on trial for his life and only avoided it by paying out a 7 figure settlement.You don't hear Lakers fans doing much complaining and his endorsements and jersey sales are among tops in the league despite him being a jackass for most of his career. So, I'd say he's gotten away with it more than he hasn't.
Well of course you Laker fan wouldn't say anything bad about him. You've been kissing his ass for 20 years!![]()
I've said all kinds of negative things about him. Not only has he never been my favorite player, he's never even been my favorite Laker. But I still appreciate that he had a huge hand in 5 more Lakers titles and I respect ho single minded he has been on the goal of winning titles.
the man was almost put on trial for his life and only avoided it by paying out a 7 figure settlement.
Nothing LeBron does in his entire life will come CLOSE to the scumbaggery Kobe Bryant has engaged in during his. LeBron may be tone deaf to the media at times - and is as egotistical and big headed as they come- but at least hes not slimy and skeezy like Kobe. Kobe is BY FAR the bigger Jackass.
My favorite Laker of all time is Nick Van Exel.
"1,2,3 Cancun!"
No he wasn't.
ok cool- for a second i thought you were delusional and thought that Kobe wasnt a total and complete scumbag like some lakers fans i know who insist he is a stand up individual- when we all know that is far from the truth. Love watching Kobe and his work ethic- but pretty big scumbag--- not that i care- as long as he can shoot a basketball and his idiocy doesnt cost him games on the court or riffs with his teammates- go for it.I never said Kobe wasn't the bigger jackass. I said he gets away with it because of the 5 championships. So how about you actually read and comprehend the conversation before posting and making a fool of yourself.
Yes- the Cavs are worse than last year--- LeBron is playing better this year- the team is going to surpass its win total by AT LEAST 5-6 games-- the team is scoring more points per game- and giving up less points per game than last year.
I mean- are you really this stupid Heatles?----
The Cavs
ARe scoring more points than last year per game
Are giving up less points per game than last year
will finish with AT LEAST 5-6 more wins
they are worse though! lol....did you eat paint chips as a child Heatles?
WHILe keeping in mind that LeBron is playing the fewest minutes per game in his career----- and is peaking at the EXACT right time.....
what stats show LeBron is playing worse than last year?--- as bksballer said---- for the most part he is identical to last year except for a few IMPROVEMENTs- mainly- an improved shooting percentage by 3-4 % points, going from the most turnovers in his career to one of the leasti n his career--- improved his rebounding 1.5 boards per game--- all that while playing the least minutes per game of his entire career---- the only thing that i see down any kind of significance is the 3 pt shooting.Well, by your own admission, this team has had another year to gel together. Also, the Cavs started off slow last year. I just provided statistics that Lebron is in fact NOT playing well. Are you really this stupid Wiggy?
what stats show LeBron is playing worse than last year?--- as bksballer said---- for the most part he is identical to last year except for a few IMPROVEMENTs- mainly- an improved shooting percentage by 3-4 % points, going from the most turnovers in his career to one of the leasti n his career--- improved his rebounding 1.5 boards per game--- all that while playing the least minutes per game of his entire career---- the only thing that i see down any kind of significance is the 3 pt shooting.
his FG percentage has improved substantially from under 49% to above 51%....thats one of the bigger things i thoughtIn terms of points, rebounds, etc. He's identical. However, his efficiency - ie. FG% and 3-pt.% are down by a significant margin. His jump shot is off, and that's significant. Lebron not being a reliable jump shooter (unlike the last few years) was the main reason how the Spurs defended against him in the '07 Finals. When Lebron had his jump shot going, he was unguardable. Now he has to rely on others more as teams can clog the paint against him. It worked in the Dallas series, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs/Warriors use it in the Finals.
ok cool- for a second i thought you were delusional and thought that Kobe wasnt a total and complete scumbag like some lakers fans i know who insist he is a stand up individual- when we all know that is far from the truth. Love watching Kobe and his work ethic- but pretty big scumbag--- not that i care- as long as he can shoot a basketball and his idiocy doesnt cost him games on the court or riffs with his teammates- go for it.
someone wanna help him?I also don't see the improved FG% by 3-4 percentage points. He's at his lowest since the '10-11 season.
I also don't see the improved FG% by 3-4 percentage points. He's at his lowest since the '10-11 season.
Jordan was by far the biggest positive recipient of this. He came at the ideal time to take over like he did. What he did couldnt have been done pre- Magic-Bird----- and isnt possible in todays world of social media. He hit the sweet spot and took advantage big time.Hell no. Kobe's a grade A asshole. When my son was young and starting to play basketball, he said he wanted to be like Kobe (he's young enough that he didn't know about the r*pe accusation, etc.). I told him, "if you want to be like Kobe in how hard he works at his game, how hard he plays and how badly he wants to win, I have no issue. But if you're talking about him as a person, you need to pick a better role model."
Agree 100% with the bold too. As a fan, what happens with these guys off the court is none of my business unless it's effecting the team and what they do on the court. I actually wish things were more like they were before all of the social media and 24 hour access. Players were more likeable when we didn't know about all of the shit they were doing off the floor.