LeBron James is easily the best player in the NBA

[G-train]

I don't think anyone really doubts that Lebron produced some of the best numbers ever - but does that equal the best player in that season?
Usually. But Kobe, Wade and Paul also had excellent seasons.

[josh99]

PER is terrible. Look at last year's list of the top 50 player PERs. Devin Harris and Danny Granger>Kevin Garnett? Al Jefferson>Yao Ming? Tony Parker is the 8th best player in the NBA? Carmelo Anthony at 33 while Zach Randolph is at 25? Like I said PER is terrible.

[ShaqAttack3234]

Lebron is great and he has a great argument for best player in the NBA, but here players with peaks better than James.

Shaq- 2000
Michael Jordan- 1990
Wilt Chamberlain- 1967
Kareem Abdul Jabbar- 1971
Larry Bird- 1986
Hakeem Olajuwon- 1995
Tim Duncan- 2003
Magic Johnson- 1987

Some more players with peaks that are arguably better.

Kevin Garnett- 2004
Moses Malone- 1983
Kobe Bryant- 2003
David Robinson- 1995
Bill Russell- 1962
Oscar Robertson- 1964
Jerry West- 1965
Elgin Baylor- 1963
Charles Barkley- 1993

[lpublic_enemyl]

lebron james and his team failed to show up in the playoffs conference finals after a 66 wins season that's almost as bad as the mavericks... hehe almost

[Lebron23]

lebron james and his team failed to show up in the playoffs conference finals after a 66 wins season that's almost as bad as the mavericks... hehe almost

But he averaged 39 ppg, 8 rpg, and 8 apg in the Eastern Conference Finals.

What was Dirk stats againts the powerhouse Golden State Warriors?

[ukballer]

What? None of the OTC crew have seen the fraud make a new thread? C'mon guys, there's more exposing/destroying to do!

[QuebecBaller]

You dont get it do you? This game isnt about winning... It's about PER and MVP titles and stats!! right PB?

[PleezeBelieve]

What? None of the OTC crew have seen the fraud make a new thread? C'mon guys, there's more exposing/destroying to do!

PleezeBelieve > the entire OTC board

[mamba24]

PleezeBelieve > the entire OTC board

Well im not gonna argue cause its like trying to explain algebra to a 5 year old...they just dont get it...

but lets roll with this...YES lebron is the best...he has been since 2003...and he has yet to win a title...with the improved squad he has now...he should win the title...over Celtics, Lakers, Orlando and Spurs...im gonna say wizards too cause i have a feeling they will show up.

If lebron does not win a ring is he still the best?
Is a player considered the best of all time with no rings or accomplishments that would credit his team?

MJ, Magic, Bird, Kobe, Timmy, Shaq these are guys who to me are reputed champions...no questions asked been there done that.

Even D-wade is one up on Lebron. And guess what...the heat may suck this year but can you imagine what they could be like next year going forward or midseason with the expiring contracts they have?

Amare, Bosh, Boozer just to name a few all stars that could be paired with wade.

Lebron's gotta win this year....or join another team...the cavs will have 28 mill locked up next year..thats without shaq, Big Z and Lebron....add Lebron for 17 mill and thats 45 mill committed = no more big signings and hope shaq signs for 5 mill or someone gets traded for mid season.

The heat got only 17 mill on their roster for next year and that is wade...so um year i can see what pat riley is thinking...Long term.

[oh the horror]

PleezeBelieve > the entire OTC board

Someone put this kid on suicide watch, hurry.

[ukballer]

PleezeBelieve > the entire OTC board

[kap]

...LeBron season last year was the greatest individual season of ALLTIME...

I thought Beyonce was the greatest of all time

[Thom.Yorke]

it just came at the expense of not going to the finals.


titles>per, mvps,

[RaininTwos]

it just came at the expense of not going to the finals.


titles>per, mvps,

Please. Lebron and Wade are better than Kobe. Can we please stop with this titles nonsense? To win a title, you have to have a GREAT TEAM.

[CasterL]

PER is only good for compairing players who play the same position!!!! and even then it has its flaws. the formula skews certain impacts and doesnt take others into account at all.