LeBron is in no way a guard. He's a power-forward/guard hybrid, if anything. He's got more strength than Magic ever had. If he wasn't so good with ball-handling, he'd make a of a 3/4 for ANY team in the league.
As it is, he can play every position except center, so I don't think he's an exception like Jordan. He's an exception unto himself. And someday very soon he's going to be the best basketball player on planet Earth.
I mean coddle as in the second you do something wrong I'm calling a timeout and explaining it to you. Phil doesn't do that, he teaches during practice and expects his players to execute during the game with little in-game coaching from him. That's why he only called one timeout and made zero subs utions in the 3rd. This works when you have smart veterans, not so much when you're the second youngest team in the NBA.
TIME OUT = CODDLING!
I apologize guys for being a petty little . I was just venting my frustrations after an extremely frustrating loss. You have no idea how much it hurts to see Kwame Brown in there bricking dunks and layups that Bynum was converting with ease.
Good luck for the rest of the season, hopefully we face again when both are healthy. Looking forward to that matchup!
Yeah when Beno Udrih played one time for an injured Tony Parker, thats how I felt too.You have no idea how much it hurts to see Kwame Brown in there bricking dunks and layups that Bynum was converting with ease.
Isn't Udrih lighting it up over there in Sactown?
random thought
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5txE8...eature=related
It's pretty obvious the Lakers would have won this game if Bynum was healthy. No way the Spurs would have gone on a 14-0 run to start the 2nd half. He is our second best player and a true inside presence offensively and defensively. Take him out and we're only an average team. Injuries are a part of the game so it's no excuse, but don't fool yourself thinking Bynum's (and to a lesser extent Ariza's) injuries had nothing to do with this win for you guys. It was a major factor and probably the only reason you guys took this game.
As for a seven game series with the Lakers healthy and you guys in playoff mode, I still give you guys the edge. But not anywhere close to what you guys think. Let's see if you guys can finally put up back to back championships. Because the team of the decade is still up for grabs and I like our odds with Kobe and Bynum.
To be fair it goes like Boston - 16, LA - 14, everyone else < 5.
at faker fans sour grapes.
You must not have seen the games against the Warriors or the Pistons. Pop is very good in forcing his team to 'figure things out on their own.' And if Pop coddles, Tony wouldn't be the player he is now.
Chicago has 6.
Boy, talk about “Home Cooking” !!!Worst officiated NBA game in years…I guess Stern did not want to see last years le holders lose to a guy on a 10 day contract…
He doesn't want Pops to cry to league again after getting suspended for slapping Manu last season.
Kobe had to distract folks from the fact that Manu stuffed his so severely.
IMO, Kobe likes compe ion. He is one of the few superstars that doesn't when Bowen d's him up. He is going to try and bust your ass for 48 minutes and has respect for those who do the same, even it its towards him.
I could not agree with this more. Kobe loves a challenge.
Nice win by the Spurs last night. First half the lakers were tough. But when you d' them up and they start missing a few shots they fall a part a little.
The Lakers will give somebody fits come playoff time. But they don't quite have enough to get the le game, not even with Bynum healthy. But they are close. Next year they will be one of the Favorites in the West along with the Spurs, Mavs and Suns.
Good win for the spurs against a depleted Lakers team. Doesn't prove anything but a win is a win.
It was a great win as they get a good win and cover the points. $
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