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ChrisRichards
05-05-2010, 02:40 AM
What's your take on this?


I read he's going to have it examined again (MRI). Third time from my understanding. Are you guys buying this? Or is this an excuse?



Cavs fans appears to be throwing the towel, but I find it hard to believe its really bothering him, or maybe it really does? Otherwise, why would he play lackadaisical on game 2? I understand that Boston's defense had something to do with it, but this is Lebron James we're talking about. If there's one guy who can destroy a defensive plan with relative ease, its him.



Another theory, LBJ is using this as a scapegoat, so in the event the Cavs lose he would have a legitimate reason to test FA and sign with another team ( I dont think so btw)



I know its something, just cant quite put my finger on it. I know its only one game but his body language is very suspect to me in Game 2. He's probably really hurt, really using it as an excuse or really can't wait to end this season to sign with a franchise (unlikely)

himat
05-05-2010, 05:46 AM
I'll think about it more after game 3. He had a 24, 7, 7 game or something like that and people are saying he had a poor game. :lol I wish that was what I could put up on a bad night.

As far as I'm concerned, Boston just came in there and won. If LeBron does have a serious injury we will be able to tell in Games 3 and 4 because he'll have to play with some intensity in those games. For all we know he could have got lackadaisical in Game 2 because, well because he's on a stacked team.

Giuseppe
05-05-2010, 06:22 AM
but I find it hard to believe its really bothering him, or maybe it really does?

You asshole, you.

timvpimp
05-05-2010, 06:22 AM
You asshole, you.

u merda

tee, hee

ChrisRichards
05-05-2010, 10:54 AM
.

As far as I'm concerned, Boston just came in there and won. If LeBron does have a serious injury we will be able to tell in Games 3 and 4 because he'll have to play with some intensity in those games. For all we know he could have got lackadaisical in Game 2 because, well because he's on a stacked team.
Thats the thing though, he had a great game 1, so-so in game 2. I know he'll come out firing in the rest of the series. Im just appalled that his body language shows he's raising the white flag a bit. Very unsual of him.

bostonguy
05-05-2010, 11:05 AM
Chris, Lebron is fine. He had an off game along with good D from the Celts. After this weekend, any remaining questions about his health will be silenced once and for all. He will have a beastly weekend in Boston. The real main concern is Mo Williams curling up in the fetal position/lack of a consistent number 2 guy. Shaq isn't that type of player anymore. Jamison is more of a 3rd option. Everyone else is occasional 3rd but mostly 4th options and above. IMO Gibson should be given Mo's minutes if he keeps this up. Gibson at least has proven himself in the playoffs. Even if the Cavs do win this series, these issues won't be going away especially against someone like Orlando.

ChrisRichards
05-05-2010, 11:18 AM
Chris, Lebron is fine. He had an off game along with good D from the Celts. After this weekend, any remaining questions about his health will be silenced once and for all. He will have a beastly weekend in Boston. The real main concern is Mo Williams curling up in the fetal position/lack of a consistent number 2 guy. Shaq isn't that type of player anymore. Jamison is more of a 3rd option. Everyone else is occasional 3rd but mostly 4th options and above. IMO Gibson should be given Mo's minutes if he keeps this up. Gibson at least has proven himself in the playoffs. Even if the Cavs do win this series, these issues won't be going away especially against someone like Orlando.
Agree, I think Cleveland's chances hinges on Mo too, All Star MO like in Game 1 is the biggest X-Factor, when he's on fire, the Cavs are unbeatble. Jamison is really bothered by Boston's length in this series, I dont think he'll be any much more of a factor than what he's giving right now.


Cavs should ditch Shaq too, he was brought in for Dwight and Bynum, why Mike is setting ISO plays for him on the block is beyond me. Cleveland can counter Boston's defense by playing an uptempo role and by using and pushing their speed, Celtics wont be able to hang. At times, Lebron, Delonte or Mo, Varejao, Hickson and Jamario Moon lineup can accomplish this to build a lead.

picc84
05-05-2010, 11:26 AM
My take on it is that its only affecting him a lot if they are eliminated.

Mike D
05-05-2010, 11:27 AM
I'm following Lebrons elbow on twitter.

Mike D
05-05-2010, 11:34 AM
http://twitter.com/lebronselbow

ffadicted
05-05-2010, 04:26 PM
scape goat

AussieFanKurt
05-05-2010, 04:26 PM
He's just a pussy who's using it for an excuse. Players in Australia's biggest sporting league play through much worse injuries. He's just been too pampered the fuckwit

RsxPiimp
05-05-2010, 04:34 PM
Excuse.

supervietnamlakers
05-05-2010, 05:57 PM
lebron is a big baby. waaaahh waaahhh my elbow is hurt waaaa. shut up and play the game.

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 05:58 PM
For every player not named LeBron - "damn, a sprained elbow!"

For LeBron - "omfg he's such a faker!"


This isn't an injury he invented during the Playoffs; he has been seeking treatment on it for several weeks and it is one of the reasons he didn't play the last few games of the regular season.

Is it severe? Who the hell knows? Just like Kobe's finger, no one knows what the actual impact is.

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 06:00 PM
lebron is a big baby. waaaahh waaahhh my elbow is hurt waaaa. shut up and play the game.

Please post the quote(s) of LeBron complaining about his elbow. Every quote I've read has said otherwise, and he's specifically said it is not bothering hi game.

Let me know how that goes.

supervietnamlakers
05-05-2010, 06:02 PM
For every player not named LeBron - "damn, a sprained elbow!"

For LeBron - "omfg he's such a faker!"


This isn't an injury he invented during the Playoffs; he has been seeking treatment on it for several weeks and it is one of the reasons he didn't play the last few games of the regular season.

Is it severe? Who the hell knows? Just like Kobe's finger, no one knows what the actual impact is.

lebron is playing good in game 1 and he was running in fastbreak to block rondo in game 2 you dont jump and risk things like that if ur injured. then all of a sudden he injured again eventhough no one touch him or he did'nt had bad contact in that elbow?:wakeup

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 06:08 PM
lebron is playing good in game 1 and he was running in fastbreak to block rondo in game 2 you dont jump and risk things like that if ur injured. then all of a sudden he injured again eventhough no one touch him or he did'nt had bad contact in that elbow?:wakeup


Is that even in English? I'm assuming it's not your native language based on your user name, but Christ man, come on.

So, wait, because at times he doesn't look injured and at other times he does look injured, he's faking it?

Ok, so when Kobe had a long string of bad shooting games it was because of his finger, but when he had a good shooting game, he magically wasn't injured?

It seems you struggle with the concept of mutual exclusivity.

JoeTait75
05-05-2010, 07:29 PM
He's injured. Clearly. The guy's right arm is just hanging from its socket most of the time. He isn't taking outside shots and he's shying away from contact on the drive.

Citing his points scored: "Oh, he had 24 points, he's obviously healthy!" is a red herring. LeBron could score 20 points with two amputated legs. It's HOW he was playing that raises the alarm, not the box score.

Hate if you want. But I've watched damn near every game LeBron has played since he came into the NBA in 2003. To me he's obviously in physical duress, and it's serious.

An Unbiased Fan
05-05-2010, 07:45 PM
I think it speaks volumes about Lebron's lack of mental toughness. When you have guys like Kobe playing with a broken finger on his shooting hand, and Nash with a bruised hip & vagina, I don't want to hear any excuses from the Prince.

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 08:07 PM
I think it speaks volumes about Lebron's lack of mental toughness. When you have guys like Kobe playing with a broken finger on his shooting hand, and Nash with a bruised hip & vagina, I don't want to hear any excuses from the Prince.

When has LeBron used his elbow as an excuse? Mental toughness, really?

He's averaging 31.1PPG (.544/.471), 8.6 RPG, 1.7 STL, 2.3 BLK, and 7.4 AST in the 2010 Playoffs.

Those stats really speak of someone who lacks "mental toughness". :lol

So what exactly does he need an excuse for? Again, he's been tearing up the Playoffs (just like last year). It's his teammates (Mo, Shaq) that need to get up, not LeBron.

supervietnamlakers
05-05-2010, 08:17 PM
It's his teammates (Mo, Shaq) that need to get up, not LeBron.
Mo williams is a big reason why cavs are not down 2-0:lol

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 08:20 PM
Mo williams is a big reason why cavs are not down 2-0:lol

You're not good at this basketball analysis thing, are you?

Mo Williams is a small reason why the Cavs aren't down 0-2.

Mo Williams is a bigger reason why the Cavs are tied 1-1.

supervietnamlakers
05-05-2010, 08:21 PM
Is that even in English? I'm assuming it's not your native language based on your user name, but Christ man, come on.

So, wait, because at times he doesn't look injured and at other times he does look injured, he's faking it?

Ok, so when Kobe had a long string of bad shooting games it was because of his finger, but when he had a good shooting game, he magically wasn't injured?
.
who cares i not born in usa, i try.

he not injured, he play great in both games but bostons defense lock lebron so well. lebron fans are using this elbow as excuse. if cleveland win, then they'll call lebron GREAT because he play through injury. double standard?

kobes bad shooting was because of knees and ankles. not finger. both are healing up well now and kobe made huge adjustment in his game thats why you see his last 4 games becoming ver very effective.

supervietnamlakers
05-05-2010, 08:22 PM
You're not good at this basketball analysis thing, are you?

Mo Williams is a small reason why the Cavs aren't down 0-2.

Mo Williams is a bigger reason why the Cavs are tied 1-1.
:lol mo williams made run in third quarter.


lebron playing lack of passion is the reason cavs are not up 2-0. you dont blame a third option to save an mvp's team.:rolleyes

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 08:28 PM
:lol mo williams made run in third quarter.


lebron playing lack of passion is the reason cavs are not up 2-0. you dont blame a third option to save an mvp's team.:rolleyes


*sigh*

Mo Williams being absolutely RAPED by Rajon Rondo is the reason the Cavs have found themselves down. Mo scoring 10pts in a quarter does not atone for the 40+ points he's given up playing defense.

Again, look at the stats I posted for LeBron. He may not be playing 100%, but he's still putting up better numbers than any other single player in the Playoffs. Last year he averaged something like 38/8/8 against Orlando and his team did nothing (outside of Delonte West). This year is the same story.

If you can't put these things together, than there's no hope for you.

21_Blessings
05-05-2010, 08:30 PM
Lebron was playing up his elbow the second he was babying it and took that retarded left handed free throw. You could see the fear in his eyes going into this series.

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 08:35 PM
Lebron was playing up his elbow the second he was babying it and took that retarded left handed free throw. You could see the fear in his eyes going into this series.

Maybe LeBron should refuse to try for an entire 4th quarter in a Playoff game. You know, like Kobe. :lol

JoeTait75
05-05-2010, 08:39 PM
*sigh*

Mo Williams being absolutely RAPED by Rajon Rondo is the reason the Cavs have found themselves down. Mo scoring 10pts in a quarter does not atone for the 40+ points he's given up playing defense.

Again, look at the stats I posted for LeBron. He may not be playing 100%, but he's still putting up better numbers than any other single player in the Playoffs. Last year he averaged something like 38/8/8 against Orlando and his team did nothing (outside of Delonte West). This year is the same story.

If you can't put these things together, than there's no hope for you.

Mo Williams is not THE reason the Cavaliers are tied 1-1. He is one of several reasons. Among them LeBron's lethargic and tentative play while his team was being run out of its own building in Game 2.

supervietnamlakers
05-05-2010, 08:42 PM
Among them LeBron's lethargic and tentative play while his team was being run out of its own building in Game 2.
THANKS this is what my point. blame is not on MO, its more on lebron for game 2.:toast

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 08:47 PM
Mo Williams is not THE reason the Cavaliers are tied 1-1. He is one of several reasons. Among them LeBron's lethargic and tentative play while his team was being run out of its own building in Game 2.


Oh come on, Joe, you're better than that. If you've read my posts, then you'd see that I'm not saying Mo is the only reason. Don't latch on one word in a sentence and use that as the basis of your point.

Even with LeBron playing lethargic, a solid effort from the guys around him would have the Cavs up 2-0 right now. You can try to dice that any way you want, but it's the truth.

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 08:50 PM
THANKS this is what my point. blame is not on MO, its more on lebron for game 2.:toast

Mo Williams - 1 of 9 shooting and the guy he's supposed to guard went for 13 and 19. The other guy he guarded (Ray) went off for 22 points.

LeBron James - 7 of 15 shooting and the guy he guarded (Pierce) went for 14 points.

Do the math.

JoeTait75
05-05-2010, 08:54 PM
Oh come on, Joe, you're better than that. If you've read my posts, then you'd see that I'm not saying Mo is the only reason. Don't latch on one word in a sentence and use that as the basis of your point.

Even with LeBron playing lethargic, a solid effort from the guys around him would have the Cavs up 2-0 right now. You can try to dice that any way you want, but it's the truth.

If Bron goes for 40 + and the Cavaliers still lose, like what happened in the Orlando series, I'll put it on the supporting cast.

If Bron stands around and watches his team get blown out at home, I'll put it on him.

Simple.

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 09:01 PM
If Bron goes for 40 + and the Cavaliers still lose, like what happened in the Orlando series, I'll put it on the supporting cast.

If Bron stands around and watches his team get blown out at home, I'll put it on him.

Simple.

And if LeBron stands around and watches his team suck, then what? Because that's what we've seen so far - no one stepping consistently.

1. LBJ is awesome + team sucks
2. LBJ is lethargic, yet still the best player on his team + team sucks
3. LBJ is lethargic + team is good

We haven't seen scenario 3, so I'm not sure how you put the blame solely on LeBron for the real scenario (#2) that we just saw on Monday.

JoeTait75
05-05-2010, 09:12 PM
And if LeBron stands around and watches his team suck, then what? Because that's what we've seen so far - no one stepping consistently.

1. LBJ is awesome + team sucks
2. LBJ is lethargic, yet still the best player on his team + team sucks
3. LBJ is lethargic + team is good

We haven't seen scenario 3, so I'm not sure how you put the blame solely on LeBron for the real scenario (#2) that we just saw on Monday.

Dude, WTF do I care about LeBron being "the best player on his team?" Ricky Davis was once the best player on his team too :lol

All I care about is this:

:lobt2:

and that dogshit performance he put on Monday wasn't good enough by a long shot. For all the hype, the religious iconography, all tha BS, he'd better be better than THAT.

I still think he's hurt. But if he is he needs to come out and say so, or the team should.

The_Dude
05-05-2010, 09:29 PM
Uh, you're missing the point. Badly.

I'm saying what is your reaction when LeBron is lethargic yet he's still the best player that night? That is, LeBron has a shitty game but his teammates have even shittier games. You still blame the L on LeBron because he was lethargic, yet his team was worse?

In game 2 LeBron didn't do much at all, but he was still the best player on the Cavs that night if you look at production.

ChrisRichards
05-05-2010, 09:43 PM
Bad time for Lebron to play like an ass though. Not on the same night where he just held his MVP trophy. Agree with Tait on this one.

bostonguy
05-05-2010, 11:09 PM
After how he played game 1, Lebron is fine. People are really overreacting over this injury. He will adjust. All greats do. I swear Monday's game by Bron is going to be so forgettable come Sunday evening.

BeeGee
05-05-2010, 11:19 PM
Nobody even knew Lebron had an elbow until he went attention whoring with the lefty free throw. He rips Beantown for 35 in game one... the elbow is fine. He goes MIA down the stretch in game 2.... 3-day elbow watch in effect, with the media desperate for an elbow story.

If he shines in game 3.... elbow's fine and getting better. If the Cavs lose game 3... elbow might require immediate surgery and $tern is considering putting the playoffs on hold.

Fuk the media.

jonnybravo
05-06-2010, 03:18 AM
Nobody even knew Lebron had an elbow until he went attention whoring with the lefty free throw. He rips Beantown for 35 in game one... the elbow is fine. He goes MIA down the stretch in game 2.... 3-day elbow watch in effect, with the media desperate for an elbow story.

If he shines in game 3.... elbow's fine and getting better. If the Cavs lose game 3... elbow might require immediate surgery and $tern is considering putting the playoffs on hold.

Fuk the media.

This is exactly why this whole thing stinks of one huge fraud and the entire mainstream media and the slurping espn crew are complicit.

Sorry, at no point in this guy's career has he exhibited any form of extraordinary toughness whatsoever. NONE.

This is a fucking sham. 3 mri's? Yeah, that third one is going to reveal something the first two didn't.

admiralsnackbar
05-06-2010, 03:51 AM
Nobody even knew Lebron had an elbow until he went attention whoring with the lefty free throw. He rips Beantown for 35 in game one... the elbow is fine. He goes MIA down the stretch in game 2.... 3-day elbow watch in effect, with the media desperate for an elbow story.

If he shines in game 3.... elbow's fine and getting better. If the Cavs lose game 3... elbow might require immediate surgery and $tern is considering putting the playoffs on hold.

Fuk the media.

What the eff is so hard about accepting Lebron is hurt? Do people really think he's just going to let his team down for no other reason?

I don't particularly care for his star status, but he is the best player in the league, bar none. If he isn't producing, is it really because he's a coward? GMAFB.

HarlemHeat37
05-06-2010, 04:03 AM
This is what bothers me the most about the twisted Laker fanbase and Al-Quobe, other then the fact that they openly idolize a snitching rapist..

We have Laker fans in this thread that are calling out The King for "excuses" and playing up an injury..the irony hurts my balls..

OJ Bryant has more excuses made for him than any player in NBA history..he had arguably his best stretch of the season soon after his finger injury, yet every 5 minutes on ESPN, we still have to hear about how it's killing his game..OJ himself used it as an excuse in a Yahoo article, as mentioned in the other thread, pathetic..

If you go to a Laker forum, these people actually believe that ESPN and all media hate the Lakers..all refs hate the Lakers..David Stern is against the Lakers..it's like they live in some kind of bizzarro world..

admiralsnackbar
05-06-2010, 04:16 AM
If you go to a Laker forum, these people actually believe that ESPN and all media hate the Lakers..all refs hate the Lakers..David Stern is against the Lakers..it's like they live in some kind of bizzarro world..

The more entitled people feel, the more they drag the discussion from what is to what they want it to be.

G-Dawgg
05-06-2010, 07:07 AM
He's faking it...He can hit a shot from half-court just fine then has to switch shooting hands for a free throw later? That BS. He's suffering from Pretendonitis....

duncan228
05-06-2010, 02:07 PM
James tests elbow in practice (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-lebronselbow)
By Tom Withers

Cavaliers star LeBron James will not undergo another planned MRI on his injured right elbow.

As James practiced Thursday before leaving for Boston, a team spokesman said doctors don’t feel an additional MRI is necessary “at this point.” Last week, an examination revealed that James has a strained elbow and bone bruise, an injury that has been bothering him for several weeks.

The team also tried to clear up confusion about the number of MRIs James has undergone. The team says he has only had one.

James has been resting and getting treatment on the elbow since Cleveland’s Game 2 loss. In that game, he scored 24 points but was unusually passive during long stretches. James has said the elbow occasionally gets numb.

jonnybravo
05-06-2010, 02:12 PM
This is what bothers me the most about the twisted Laker fanbase and Al-Quobe, other then the fact that they openly idolize a snitching rapist..

We have Laker fans in this thread that are calling out The King for "excuses" and playing up an injury..the irony hurts my balls..

OJ Bryant has more excuses made for him than any player in NBA history..he had arguably his best stretch of the season soon after his finger injury, yet every 5 minutes on ESPN, we still have to hear about how it's killing his game..OJ himself used it as an excuse in a Yahoo article, as mentioned in the other thread, pathetic..

If you go to a Laker forum, these people actually believe that ESPN and all media hate the Lakers..all refs hate the Lakers..David Stern is against the Lakers..it's like they live in some kind of bizzarro world..

No, every 5 minutes we hear about how old Kobe is. There's a huge distinction between playing with a huge splint on your shooting hand to complaining about an injured elbow that mri's show has nothing wrong with it.

mogrovejo
05-06-2010, 02:23 PM
It's just like Kobe's finger, ankles and whatever. Pussified drama queens. Preventive excuses for the case things don't go their way.

Garnett is questionable for game 3 and is playing with a foot strain + Perkins is injured + Pierce is playing through multiple injuries but I'm happy that they and the Celtics organization basically don't mention that stuff at all.

Chomag
05-06-2010, 02:27 PM
His elbow status all depends on if they win or lose the game. I know, new news lol

jonnybravo
05-06-2010, 02:28 PM
It's just like Kobe's finger, ankles and whatever. Pussified drama queens. Preventive excuses for the case things don't go their way.

Garnett is questionable for game 3 and is playing with a foot strain + Perkins is injured + Pierce is playing through multiple injuries but I'm happy that they and the Celtics organization basically don't mention that stuff at all.

BS. Kobe and the Lakers themselves have never made an issue of his injuries. It's everyone else that talks about it. Please dude. Find me these rampant quotes of this organization talking endlessly about it. He's dismissed it every time it's been asked. Man you really have this shit twisted.

Allanon
05-06-2010, 02:34 PM
Like I said before, Lebron's 4th quarter domination of the ball is unhealthy for the team.

You don't build team confidence taking the ball up the court and going 1 on 5 for the last 5 minutes of every game. Why is anyone surprised the Cavs are choking?

Until LeBron learns to share those last 5 minutes of the game with his teammates during the regular season, they're going to be chokers when it counts (ie playoffs).

jonnybravo
05-06-2010, 02:41 PM
http://realcavsfans.com/showthread.php?t=30928

Recap from Windhorst, Cleveland beat writer (one of best as well imo).

mogrovejo
05-06-2010, 02:45 PM
BS. Kobe and the Lakers themselves have never made an issue of his injuries. It's everyone else that talks about it. Please dude. Find me these rampant quotes of this organization talking endlessly about it. He's dismissed it every time it's been asked. Man you really have this shit twisted.

Kobe is as injured as dozens of other players at this point of the season. And yet, when he's going through bad stretches, all we hear is about his "injuries". It's been like that for years, but now that' he's declining and that bad stretches are larger and more frequent, it's become almost non-stop. It's beyond pathetic. If you don't want to blame the Lakers, then blame the press & the Lakers fans.

duncan228
05-06-2010, 02:50 PM
James’ elbow passes practice test (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=txlebronselbow)
By Tom Withers

Cavaliers star LeBron James says a few day’s rest and treatment has helped his injured right elbow.

James, who has been bothered by a sprain and bone bruise, made it through practice Thursday without feeling any pain. He participated in all contact drills.

James said doctors have told him the injury will likely bother him throughout the postseason and it will only fully heal with rest in the off-season. James said he has only had one MRI on his elbow and that a second planned one is not needed - right now.

The two-time NBA MVP said he needs to be more aggressive in Game 3 of Cleveland’s series with Boston on Friday.

The Cavs and Celtics are tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Allanon
05-06-2010, 02:53 PM
James’ elbow passes practice test (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=txlebronselbow)
By Tom Withers

Cavaliers star LeBron James says a few day’s rest and treatment has helped his injured right elbow.

James, who has been bothered by a sprain and bone bruise, made it through practice Thursday without feeling any pain. He participated in all contact drills.

James said doctors have told him the injury will likely bother him throughout the postseason and it will only fully heal with rest in the off-season. James said he has only had one MRI on his elbow and that a second planned one is not needed - right now.

The two-time NBA MVP said he needs to be more aggressive in Game 3 of Cleveland’s series with Boston on Friday.

The Cavs and Celtics are tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Sounds like he's fine.

Will the story change if the Cavs win or lose tomorrow?

SomeCallMeTim
05-06-2010, 03:37 PM
It's just like Kobe's finger, ankles and whatever. Pussified drama queens. Preventive excuses for the case things don't go their way.

Garnett is questionable for game 3 and is playing with a foot strain + Perkins is injured + Pierce is playing through multiple injuries but I'm happy that they and the Celtics organization basically don't mention that stuff at all.

And yet KG sitting out practice yesterday to nurse his foot was one of the top headlines on CBSSports.com. When KG came back this year with the knee thing it was all the commentators talked about during their national games for weeks.

Celtics get plenty of attention for their injuries.

SomeCallMeTim
05-06-2010, 03:41 PM
Kobe is as injured as dozens of other players at this point of the season. And yet, when he's going through bad stretches, all we hear is about his "injuries". It's been like that for years, but now that' he's declining and that bad stretches are larger and more frequent, it's become almost non-stop. It's beyond pathetic. If you don't want to blame the Lakers, then blame the press & the Lakers fans.

I can't understand why it is difficult for people to see that a SG playing with a maxi-pad on his dominant hand's pointer finger would affect his shot and handle in a significant way. Age is part of his decline of course but it's hard to ignore the problem with his finger. He doesn't really bring it up but of course gets asked about it all the time. I'm not saying he isn't glad it's being brought up -- like anyone, he's probably glad that it's out there he's having to battle through adversity or whatever. I just think you have beef with the press, not really something he can control.

SomeCallMeTim
05-06-2010, 03:44 PM
His elbow status all depends on if they win or lose the game. I know, new news lol

Wouldn't any expect a player with a significant injury on his shooting elbow to have trouble with that?

We don't have access to all the information and injuries are funny... they can feel great one day and then get worse again (especially when they get banged in all the NBA contact).

The_Dude
05-06-2010, 05:15 PM
Why is anyone surprised the Cavs are choking.

The series is tied 1-1. How is that choking? The Cavs weren't expected to sweep Boston.


OMFG THE LAKERS CHOKED IN TEH 1ST ROUND!!! THEY LOST TWO GAMES!! LOL CHOKERS!!

mogrovejo
05-06-2010, 05:43 PM
I can't understand why it is difficult for people to see that a SG playing with a maxi-pad on his dominant hand's pointer finger would affect his shot and handle in a significant way. Age is part of his decline of course but it's hard to ignore the problem with his finger. He doesn't really bring it up but of course gets asked about it all the time. I'm not saying he isn't glad it's being brought up -- like anyone, he's probably glad that it's out there he's having to battle through adversity or whatever. I just think you have beef with the press, not really something he can control.

He's shooting above 50% in this series. Has the injury healed? Is he healthy now?

Allanon
05-06-2010, 05:47 PM
The series is tied 1-1. How is that choking? The Cavs weren't expected to sweep Boston.


OMFG THE LAKERS CHOKED IN TEH 1ST ROUND!!! THEY LOST TWO GAMES!! LOL CHOKERS!!

Cavs weren't expected to sweep the Celtics, but they weren't supposed to lose the 2nd home game either.

On top of that, Celtics have basically won 6 of 8 quarters.

Cavs are lucky they aren't down 2-0.

If the Cavs go down 1-2, would that be choking?

HarlemHeat37
05-06-2010, 05:57 PM
He's shooting above 50% in this series. Has the injury healed? Is he healthy now?

:lol what's funny is that Laker fans HAVE been saying this..


“Stupid. They’re stupid,” Bryant told Yahoo! Sports. “It’s an injury. They don’t know me very well. They think I’m done. I just hear it. I just hear it. I find it amusing. It’s entertaining


Is this not an excuse?..