Truth: LeBron James is already the greatest SF in NBA history

[Deuce Bigalow]

Originally Posted by RRR3

Kind of going against your whole "Kobe faced tougher defenses than MJ" shtick there, aren't ya Dunce? Though I suppose you bend the rules to fit the subject matter.

He did http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=289060

1997-98 to 2003-04
D/ORtg: 103.7
TS%: .519
eFG%: .474
PPS: 1.180
FTA/FGA: .309

The toughest defensive era. But that is for another thead.

[gin17]

[RRR3]

Originally Posted by Deuce Bigalow

He did http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=289060

1997-98 to 2003-04
D/ORtg: 103.7
TS%: .519
eFG%: .474
PPS: 1.180
FTA/FGA: .309

The toughest defensive era. But that is for another thead.

T-Mac=GOAT, put up legendary season in toughest defensive era

[Deuce Bigalow]

Originally Posted by RRR3

Deuce, you already admitted you're 17, who are you calling kid?

In 2011 and I'm not in HS anymore. Most of these Lebron kids can't even drive yet.

[TMT]

Most physically gifted SF (and possibly player) in the history of the NBA for sure. Still needs the accomplishments to reach some of the greats though.

[plowking]

Originally Posted by bdreason

The '86 Celtics and '87 Lakers would embarrass modern day NBA teams, including the Miami Heat.

No they wouldn't. Basketball is as good as ever.

[kNicKz]

Originally Posted by bdreason

The '86 Celtics and '87 Lakers would embarrass modern day NBA teams, including the Miami Heat.

Imagine the bad boy pistons going in on the heat

[TheBigVeto]

He could've been the best had he stayed in Cleveland and win 2 or more rings.

Too bad the decision happened.

[Dro]

Originally Posted by TMT

Most physically gifted SF (and possibly player) in the history of the NBA for sure. Still needs the accomplishments to reach some of the greats though.

I agree...80% of the league can get by today playing PF's at C....

[miles berg]

Lol Bird was a better passer, shooter, and rebounder than LeBron.

What crack are you on?

LeBron will never be as good as Bird was in his prime. Bird would take LeBron out of his game in a series, strip him of his confidence. LeBron isn't a natural closer, he has built confidence.

7 game series with Bird and that confidence is shattered and LeBron is back giving the ball to Wade in isos down the stretch.

[Just2McFly]

Originally Posted by bdreason

The '86 Celtics and '87 Lakers would embarrass modern day NBA teams, including the Miami Heat.

While Bird guards Battier, right?

[kNicKz]

Bird would get in Lebron's head and make him brick everything and look for haslem at the buzzer

"I'm just looking around at whose going to come in second"

[Legends66NBA7]

Originally Posted by Just2McFly

While Bird guards Battier, right?

Either him or McHale guard Battier.

[dgaras]

Originally Posted by 2010splash

Yeah okay, and those rebound numbers aren't adjusted for the much higher pace/way more possessions in Bird's days. LeBron is a beast compared to Bird, who's an unathletic slug. LeBron would totally destroy him physically. Simply no match.

yeah just like dominique did when bird played against him.

[Money 23]

Originally Posted by Deuce Bigalow

He did http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=289060

1997-98 to 2003-04
D/ORtg: 103.7
TS%: .519
eFG%: .474
PPS: 1.180
FTA/FGA: .309

The toughest defensive era. But that is for another thead.

Not strictly due to defense, stop perpetuating this myth.

Deliberate drop in offensive possessions, slower pace, wasting shot clocks, ISO ball, influx of HS players, loss of basketball skills and intelligence.

Just because the offensive numbers regressed does not equate to it being the best defensive era.