When did Lebron lose the title as best in the league?

[Beastmode88]

In before Lebron scores 40 points vs. Knicks.

Is that suppose to be an accomplishment? The fact that he lost to them on opening night is just pathetic

[Lebron23]

Is that suppose to be an accomplishment? The fact that he lost to them on opening night is just pathetic

First game of the season.

[MastaKilla]

Interesting. Right now, LeDecline is putting up 25, 6, and 7 on 47% shooting. That's sub par for LeBron considering his last few seasons. He must be on severe athletic decline. Poor guy.

But wait, those numbers are close to Kobe's career numbers, even a little better with higher FG% and more ast/reb than Kobe. And wait, LeBron isn't the best player in the league right now according to OP, so there are a few guys, including KD, who are all better than Kobe according to career numbers. Didn't know OP thought there are multiple guys in the league better than prime Kobe

interesting

LeDecline is putting up 25,6,7 on 47%, better numbers than KAJ career averages

but wait

also better than Duncans career averages

but wait, i'm not a dumbass who compares one season of a play during a players prime season to career numbers of guys who played into their late 30's

[riseagainst]

interesting

LeDecline is putting up 25,6,7 on 47%, better numbers than KAJ career averages

but wait

also better than Duncans career averages

but wait, i'm not a dumbass who compares one season of a play during a players prime season to career numbers of guys who played into their late 30's

[Lebron23]

I think LBJ also had a good case of being the best player in 2006. 31/7/7 in the regular season. and 31/8/6 in the playoffs.

[Frozen1]

Lebron shot 57% from the field last season.
Lebron is shooting 47% in this season.

The only decline in nba history that comes close to this is lebron's regular season vs nba finals FG%.

[Dro]

I dunno, as far as I'm concerned...he's still the best all-around player in the league...How can anyone say he's not?

[russwest0]

I dunno, as far as I'm concerned...he's still the best all-around player in the league...How can anyone say he's not?

...

Have you seen the defense he's been playing this year?

His ridiculous efficiency playing next to Wade and Bosh was basically the only argument he had left as the best. And now thats gone.

[SamuraiSWISH]

In retrospect, it will probably end up being this season. LeBron was definitely the best in 2012, and 2013. It was questionable for me with Durant last year. But with James regression athletically this year, still good numbers, but total lack of defense or visible dominance ... this season is ripe for the picking for KD to officially make it his league. The same way LeBron grabbed a hold of the league when Kobe was starting to fade in 2010.

[Beastmode88]

First game of the season.

You mean "one of the biggest nights in sport's history"? -Lebron James

[russwest0]

In retrospect, it will probably end up being this season. LeBron was definitely the best in 2012, and 2013. It was questionable for me with Durant last year. But with James regression athletically this year, still good numbers, but total lack of defense or visible dominance ... this season is ripe for the picking for KD to officially make it his league. The same way LeBron grabbed a hold of the league when Kobe was starting to fade in 2010.

LeBron had a good 2 year run as the best.

We got to see by far the most amount of flops in a playoff run in NBA history, so that was pretty exciting.

[Lebron23]

You mean "one of the biggest nights in sport's history"? -Lebron James

Let's see what happens tonight.

[russwest0]

Um ok? And you're so angry why? Dude is living rent free in your head right now ...

Who said anyone was angry?

Whether you like LeBron or hate him, the Miami Heat's 4 year run was pretty entertaining.

Doesn't feel like we'll get that same spark coming out of Cleveland.

[Eat Like A Bosh]

I mean you could still make a case for him this year. He's still easily a top 3 player. But the gap is narrowing. His numbers are slighty down, percentages as well. Seeing him on the court it's clear he is not dominant as before. Maybe this season.... There are 3 potentially candidates that could be considered better than LeBron, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry. We'll have to see how KD's season plays out though.

LeBron was definitely indisputably the best from 09 throughout 13'. And yes he was better than 09 Wade, despite Wade going berserk. 14' was debatable though, but I would still take LeBron over Durant.

[Beastmode88]

Let's see what happens tonight.

Let's say the cavs win what does that prove, that knick sucks? He loses that means he's 0-2 vs one of the worst teams in the east. IMO in a lose lose situation.