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Absolutely Cry managing that ego like Tim has is pretty rare for a true superstar.
I'm not building a team around someone who might leave to chase a ring if things don't go the way he wants.
Absolutely Cry managing that ego like Tim has is pretty rare for a true superstar.
And even a guy like Tim almost went to Orlando. The idea that he doesn't have an ego or doesn't manage his personality for the public is absurd. Did you see the video where he, Patty, Aron, & co. were drunk at the club? Duncan said, "Shut the up" and then saw a camera on him and straightened up immediately.
You don't become the best in the world at something unless you know you're good and can dumpster most kids. End of story. Duncan being able to give advice in a game to his opponent is basically the ultimate taunt. "I know so much that I can help you and still stomp you into the ground."
Well that's just it- you have to build a team around him. I didn't like the way LeBron put out in the Boston series before he left, but I get why he left and it was the right decision for his career. A lot of guys would have done the same thing.
no doubt. this vision of him as completely devoid of ego is horse . in fact, my favorite Tim "ego/leadership moment" was when he called his shot in the rematch with the heat. I know you saw the interview (right after they won the west) he knew once they got another shot that the result would be different he didnt care that LeBron was on the other side HE WANTED Lebron and Wade. Plus, If it came to it again no way was Pop sitting him down late ...
Pretty much. Cracks me up when I see it and when players talk about it.
I agree with CH. In order to be the best, you have to be able to look at EVERY other person and say to yourself "I can beat that guy".
That's just sports in general. The key, as it's been stated, is keeping it in check.
why am I locked in to building around him?
Why wouldn't you?
In today's game? Steph Curry. His handles are as good or better than CP3. His passing is as good or better than the Kang. His jumper is as good or better than the all-time greats like Bird, Ray, Reggie or Dale Ellis. His jumper is wet as .
His game will get better and will age like fine wine. Health permitting, he should play well into his late 30's and maybe even his early 40's. I'm a fan of the MVP.
I thought this thread was about giving me a choice. Now you're saying I have to build around Lebron? Who's running the show here?
I'm just saying in general that if you have a franchise player you ought to build around him, regardless of who that player is. It's like in football, if you have a franchise quarterback the top priority ought to be giving him weapons to throw to and a good offensive line to protect him.
We are talking about theoretical scenario with magical options.
ah...I see. Then if I had Lebron, I would next add Tim Duncan and then build around him.
Why would Timmy hang out with the Bron moron?
Every player has an ego, the only thing that matters is whether or not they are good teammates/selfish/coachable. LeBron quit on his teammates his first go around w/ the Cavs & abandoned the ship in Miami when Wade started declining. He has disrespected his coaches on national TV plenty of times too. LeBron is simply a disloyal diva, not a noble servant.
Last edited by Kawhitstorm; 11-16-2015 at 02:47 PM.
Great, now he will tear his ACL soon...
Kiss of death!
Nah as long as he is not playing for Madrid he is fine tbh
LOL at this on the main thread preview page. "How many dudes would you..."
I thought it was another thread by Kool tbh
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it, this one also should be bumped to see who changed his mind.
I don't know that you can build around people these days. You need elite 3pt shooting but also someone who can get to the paint and shoot FTs. Curry is right there but you cannot build around a guy who isn't a good defender. Kawhi Leonard might be one of the few, with KD in the talks but I'd not feel comfortable building around any one person with that person's strengths as the central theme of the team.
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