Ibaka: "LeBron James is NOT a good defender"- Lebron fires back!

[stallionaire]

Wow looks like Harden and Westbrook aren't the only Thunder players with low IQs

Ibaka running his mouth in the middle of a series...

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/0...s=iref:nbahpt2

“LeBron is not a good defender,” Ibaka said about the player who received the most votes for the league’s all-defensive team, which is selected by the coaches.
“He can play defense for two to three minutes but not 48 minutes.”
James was switched onto Durant after Game 1 when Durant scored 36 points and shot 12-of-20 with Shane Battier primarily covering him. Since, Durant is averaging 28.5 points on 23-of-41 shooting and Heat have won two games, taking a 2-1 series lead into Tuesday’s Game 4.
“LeBron can’t play (Durant) one-on-one,” Ibaka said. “They’re playing good defense like a team.”

LeBron's Response :

"I don't really care what he says, he's stupid," James said. "Everyone says something to me every series, then (the media) tries to get a quote. It's stupid."

LeBron is a disruptor who roams the court on defense and he is constantly making huge defensive plays... Any player who ignores this is salty. Keep your mouth shut Ibaka and try to get the finals victory for OKC. Jacking those lips won't do anything for you.

[Mr Clutch Melo]

In before "; " Ibaka is right, people get blinded by his chasedown block"

[SilkkTheShocker]

Lebron did a pretty good job on Granger, Pierce, and Melo (when they matched up). Durant has played well against Bron when matched up, but im not sure how that doesn't make Lebron a good defender. Aside from game 1, all Ibaka's low NBA IQ has shown on defense. Instead of worrying about Bron, maybe he should focus on how he can help his team.

[Punpun]

I believe Serge "Wallace's lovechild" Ibaka "Leading the league in block" knows one thing or two about Defense.

[SilkkTheShocker]

I believe Serge "Wallace's lovechild" Ibaka "Leading the league in block" knows one thing or two about Defense.

Blocking shot, yes. He is nothing special when it comes to man to man defense though.

[Mr Clutch Melo]

I believe Serge "Wallace's lovechild" Ibaka "Leading the league in block" knows one thing or two about Defense.

Marcus Camby 2.0

Dont compare him to Big Ben

[nathanjizzle]

lebron is a overrated defender. not to say he isnt a good defender. but everyone saying he can gaurd any position, is absolutely delusional. we seen him try to switch off to kg a few times, and what happened? he fouled out. but individual defense he does have some good iq, i like how he gives little bumps to durant while hes jump shooting to throw off his balance slighty, without being called for a foul.

[SilkkTheShocker]

lebron is a overrated defender. not to say he isnt a good defender. but everyone saying he can gaurd any position, is absolutely delusional. we seen him try to switch off to kg a few times, and what happened? he fouled out. but individual defense he does have some good iq, i like how he gives little bumps to durant while hes jump shooting to throw off his balance slighty, without being called for a foul.

So what you are saying is that you're a Bulls fans that still pissed about Lebron shutting Rose down in the ECF. Ok, got it.

[Phenith]

I believe Serge "Wallace's lovechild" Ibaka "Leading the league in block" knows one thing or two about Defense.

IMO, you should have an offensive game before you comment on someone else's defensive capabilities.

[dude77]

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[Punpun]

IMO, you should have an offensive game before you comment on someone else's defensive capabilities.

Iblocka has a mean Jshot he consistently makes from the same spot over and over.

[Snoop_Cat]

If anyone's an overrated defender it's Ibaka. He can't defend the post and stretch power forwards who can shoot it.

All he is is a glorified weak-side shot blocker, which he is admittedly terrific at.

[bmulls]

Blocking shot, yes. He is nothing special when it comes to man to man defense though.

This.

A help defender talking about one of the best perimeter man defenders in the league

[dude77]

Iblocka has a mean Jshot he consistently makes from the same spot over and over.

he's not a focal point of their offense .. he takes random shots here and there .. he's an idiot taking a shot at james for not playing defense for '48 minutes' ..

okc's grasping at anything now .. stupid desperation comments .. they're scared and see what's coming .. even durant gave us a hint in his post game presser the other day when he said 'it's not over yet' .. he knows what's coming

[guy]

Ibaka is trying to pull a Jason Terry. It worked last year.