OT: LeBron's Insufferable Hubris Catching Up

[RockyMTblue2]

Kyrie has had it with the whining superstar. Think about it. Who can plan their own career when LeBron is in the building and isn't holding a trophy. Love to see Celts get him, but with all their moves I don't know if they could swing it.

http://nypost.com/2017/07/21/kyrie-..._content=20170721&mpweb=755-3998176-719293442

 

[stamfordhusky]

I completely disagree with your evaluation of LeBron. If Irving played nearly as hard as LeBron, the Cavs might have another trophy.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I completely disagree with your evaluation of LeBron. If Irving played nearly as hard as LeBron, the Cavs might have another trophy.

I guess I was less than clear. Not critical of LeBron the basketball player, but LeBron the I never have enough pieces around me manipulator/ frowner/ petulant wonderboy.

 

[SallyH]

I hate to break it ya, but Irving wants to go to a team built around himself - not LeBron. He wants to be LeBron. Quite the opposite of your read of the situation.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Kyrie has had it with the whining superstar. Think about it. Who can plan their own career when LeBron is in the building and isn't holding a trophy. Love to see Celts get him, but with all their moves I don't know if they could swing it.

http://nypost.com/2017/07/21/kyrie-..._content=20170721&mpweb=755-3998176-719293442

I don't think the Keltics would want James==he's not Irish!! But it would get him out of Cleveland.
Speaking of which--James and his family are buying up homes in Detroit --rehabing and helping low income people to get them--Win Win ...

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I don't think the Keltics would want James==he's not Irish!! But it would get him out of Cleveland.
Speaking of which--James and his family are buying up homes in Detroit --rehabing and helping low income people to get them--Win Win ---

Kyrie has expressed interest in 4 teams; Celts not on his list. Knicks, Spurs, Heat or Timberwolves.

 

[SallyH]

Also, I forgot to mention that Irving's shooting percentage might go way down on another team, because they would not have to put their best defender on James.

 

[EricLA]

I have mixed feelings about Lebron. I never liked him at Miami, but then realized it was Wade i didn't like, not Lebron. He's certainly not a whiny bitch or selfish player like Melo, and for all the hype and super-stardom, I never got the impression that Lebron was a primadonna. Granted the whole "I'm taking my talents to South Beach" was way over the top, but I think he's grown up since then. I give the guy credit for learning from his PR mistakes.

Having said that, it's just my impression and I don't follow any 1 basketball player enough in the NBA to really know. Irving is a good player. Nowhere near the same level as Lebron. If he thinks he's going to end up someplace and be a franchise player, he's going to be in for a rude awakening. But we shall see!

 

[eebmg]

If the Knicks are on Kyrie's list, his mind is not where it should be.

 

[sarals24]

Cleveland is an enigma. They get to the Finals, fire their head coach. Get to another Finals, win, then get destroyed this year, basically let their GM resign and don't have a replacement yet. Didn't add any major pieces in a year when everyone in the West is loading up to compete with GS.

I think LBJ can do whatever he wants, since he came back, won a championship, etc. I don't think he's a prima donna, I think the organization is not run well and Kyrie sees the writing on the wall. I would love to see him with the Spurs.

 

[SallyH]

LBJ is an Ohio product. Rumor has it that they returned to Ohio because the family was not happy in Miami and wanted to come home. Professionally, I don't think he has to prove anything else to cement himself among the all-time greats of the sport. Oh, in case anyone was wondering, I'm in Cleveland.

 

[triaddukefan]

Too bad he doesnt want to come to Charlotte...... I'd surely be in favor of getting rid of Walker and Williams for him.

 

[iamcbs]

How many playoff games did Kyrie play in before LBJ came back? Saying you want to be the focal point of a team is one thing, being the focal point that has taken 2 different teams to 7 consceutive NBA Finals and won 3 NBA titles is quite another.

 

[triaddukefan]

How many playoff games did Kyrie play in before LBJ came back? Saying you want to be the focal point of a team is one thing, being the focal point that has taken 2 different teams to 7 consceutive NBA Finals and won 3 NBA titles is quite another.

He played in the same number of playoff games that James played in his first two seasons in the league.

 

[Ozzie Nelson]

Kyrie has had it with the whining superstar. Think about it. Who can plan their own career when LeBron is in the building and isn't holding a trophy. Love to see Celts get him, but with all their moves I don't know if they could swing it.

http://nypost.com/2017/07/21/kyrie-..._content=20170721&mpweb=755-3998176-719293442

Lebron has my respect for many reasons, all of which are well documented elsewhere. Only whining I see is your post.

 

[Adios]

He's dumb to leave. LeBron is not going to stay there forever. If Kyrie stays, he can make more money there than anywhere else.

 

[eebmg]

I can not understand why any young player would not want to play with LeBron (assuming Golden State is closed for business ) He may have some annoying traits off court but on court, he is a brilliant and unselfish player. What does it even mean "to be the focus"??

He would get max money +more title opportunities and would own the team after LeBron leaves/retires. No appreciation.
Just a very talented individualistic street baller who cant/ wont play defense

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Lebron has my respect for many reasons, all of which are well documented elsewhere. Only whining I see is your post.

Astigmatism? Opinions make for lively discussion. Snide remarks not so much.

 

[BroadwayVa]

Too bad he doesnt want to come to Charlotte. I'd surely be in favor of getting rid of Walker and Williams for him.

No way o'shay---no way Uconn will trade Gabby and Megan for LeBron

 

[cferraro04]

I was thinking a straight up trade to the Rockets. Chris Paul who wants to play with Lebron for Kyrie Irving.

 

[hoophuskee]

Also, I forgot to mention that Irving's shooting percentage might go way down on another team, because they would not have to put their best defender on James.

It's rare to have a team with their best defender able to guard both LBJ and Irving. LBJ is more power while Irving is more quickness. If he goes to San Antonio and plays for Poppovich with KLeonard, you think it "no doubt" that his shooting % will go down? Maybe it will.

LBJ is an all-time great. Super great amongst the very best. But he is a "point-forward." If you are a pg, its not ideal. Though if I were Irving I'd shut up and accept my team will be going to the finals for the 4th straight year. Nobody in the East can beat them.

 

[uconnever]

Kyrie is a STUD! Leaving to be the man.....he better have some pieces around him or he's definitely gonna be in for a rude awakening. Minnesota or San Antonio are awesome choices and he would flourish in either one. Miami or New York and he will regret it big time.

 

[sarals24]

Maybe he's sick of living in Cleveland.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

Kyrie is easily the most overrated player in the league. A point guard who doesn't make anyone better, only talent is scoring and he is too inefficient, disappears for games often. He isn't a franchise player at all.

 

[hoophuskee]

Kyrie is easily the most overrated player in the league. A point guard who doesn't make anyone better, only talent is scoring and he is too inefficient, disappears for games often. He isn't a franchise player at all.

I think you are out of your mind.