Bringing Lebron is ALWAYS a profitable business, you do not pay lebron CLOSE to what he brings you because there is a cap, he is much much bigger than the cap allows him to be, Kobe for example made LA Lakers around 200+ million dollars on his farewell tour, everyone wanted to see him play one last time and just his last game and ceremony made about 10 million dollars for the Lakers.
Some players deserve their money and than some but that is not possible so you pay them the max, maybe basketball wise Lebron didn't play a max contract 30+ million dollar year but when you drop it down to business he profited the Lakers money. Lakers already make a ton of profit even while losing a lot of games, it is Lakers and of course they are the second biggest profitable team in NBA but with Lebron they just make some more.
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This season, there's chance that James Harden will be once again proclaim as MVP, he had less off nights than Giannis and he scores a lot.
Giannis has played in 70 games this season, Harden has 74.
I would like to ask all James Harden's MVP cheerleaders out there, where was he the first two and half months of the season? The time when Rockets where a bottom 4 team in the west. That's quite a lot of "off nights".
No matter how you look at it, James Harden deserves to be called for an mvp award this season. So asking you, where would the rockets be right now if Harden did not play like he used to play right now. I can say he is phenomenal this season eventhough he is a ball hugger.
Most Westbrook haters will say that he is "stat padding" that's why he able to reached another record in his career.
Maybe YES at some of the games at cases but pointing to their recent game against the Lakers...
...he made 20 points, 20 rebs, 21 assist and people called that as stat padding the whole game? Didn't they realized that even for a stat padding purposes, that was hell difficult to achieved even against a below average team and for a superstar. Patience does matter here and pointing to assist, not all the time your dishes will result into successful shot of your teammates. It needs cooperation and teamwork.
Learn to appreciate what he did.
Looks like those guys didn't watched the whole game.
Maybe YES at some of the games at cases but pointing to their recent game against the Lakers...
...he made 20 points, 20 rebs, 21 assist and people called that as stat padding the whole game? Didn't they realized that even for a stat padding purposes, that was hell difficult to achieved even against a below average team and for a superstar. Patience does matter here and pointing to assist, not all the time your dishes will result into successful shot of your teammates. It needs cooperation and teamwork.
Learn to appreciate what he did.
Looks like those guys didn't watched the whole game.
This season, there's chance that James Harden will be once again proclaim as MVP, he had less off nights than Giannis and he scores a lot.
Giannis has played in 70 games this season, Harden has 74.
I would like to ask all James Harden's MVP cheerleaders out there, where was he the first two and half months of the season? The time when Rockets where a bottom 4 team in the west. That's quite a lot of "off nights".
No matter how you look at it, James Harden deserves to be called for an mvp award this season. So asking you, where would the rockets be right now if Harden did not play like he used to play right now. I can say he is phenomenal this season eventhough he is a ball hugger.
It's given that he scores a lot. With all the chances he gets each and every game, and with his undeniable scoring talent, he's bound to get those points day in and day out. But i'd give my vote to giannis here. The guy lets the game come to him. And he could be a very dominant player the longer the season goes. And though it's just between these two for now, i'd also like to toss in paul george who's having a great season as well. That's even with a statpadder like russ as the alternate option for his team.
This season, there's chance that James Harden will be once again proclaim as MVP, he had less off nights than Giannis and he scores a lot.
Giannis has played in 70 games this season, Harden has 74.
I would like to ask all James Harden's MVP cheerleaders out there, where was he the first two and half months of the season? The time when Rockets where a bottom 4 team in the west. That's quite a lot of "off nights".
No matter how you look at it, James Harden deserves to be called for an mvp award this season. So asking you, where would the rockets be right now if Harden did not play like he used to play right now. I can say he is phenomenal this season eventhough he is a ball hugger.
Good job from Mavericks defeating the Thunder without Luka.
Talking about Luka, he's undoubtedly a sensational rookie. Im just too concerned if he could keep the pace for the ROTY against Trae Young. I mean Trae has been consistently becoming a monster in the NBA while he's still on his rookie year. While, Luka has been struggling in terms of 3 point fg percentage.
I would really love to see Luka win the ROTY.
The kid's still young so don't be too quick on his struggle with 3-pter. Talking about Luka, he's undoubtedly a sensational rookie. Im just too concerned if he could keep the pace for the ROTY against Trae Young. I mean Trae has been consistently becoming a monster in the NBA while he's still on his rookie year. While, Luka has been struggling in terms of 3 point fg percentage.
I would really love to see Luka win the ROTY.
Nope, I didnt criticize him for shooting a low percentage 3 pt attempts in the long run. What I was trying to point out is how he would handle the tight competition to win the ROTY award (Rookie Of The Year) against Trae Young this year. Of course, I know he still have all the time to improve that area.
The word "struggle" isnt only limited to those who has not contributed to the team. We all know what he's capable of, we all he's the main man with the Mavs team, but I used the word "struggle" to specify certain area where he's not doing well. Again, I didnt take away how much he have contributed to the team, I only specified the area where he's not good yet, which is the 3pt shooting. Because that'll somehow be a factor to win the ROTY. Neverhless, Im rooting for him to get that award.
This season, there's chance that James Harden will be once again proclaim as MVP, he had less off nights than Giannis and he scores a lot.
Giannis has played in 70 games this season, Harden has 74.
I would like to ask all James Harden's MVP cheerleaders out there, where was he the first two and half months of the season? The time when Rockets where a bottom 4 team in the west. That's quite a lot of "off nights".
There is just couple of games left and not because it would change anything but Lebron playing couple more games wouldn't have that much injury risk too. I think the problem is he came back from the injury way to early and he pushed himself but didn't really had the mindset for a playoff run, the injury bothered him and instead of being a leader he just went out and did what he could and shut himself down.
This Lakers team obviously was not rostered around Lebron properly without any decent shooters but at least it was a good year to see whats wrong with Lakers and how it could be improved properly. Now that we know whats wrong with Lebron and the Lakers roster they can do more moves this summer to get him some help the way he wants and Lebron will rest and as always take care of his body well and comeback much much better next year.
This Lakers team obviously was not rostered around Lebron properly without any decent shooters but at least it was a good year to see whats wrong with Lakers and how it could be improved properly. Now that we know whats wrong with Lebron and the Lakers roster they can do more moves this summer to get him some help the way he wants and Lebron will rest and as always take care of his body well and comeback much much better next year.
I am an NBA fan and IMO, James Harden't style is more effective the Westbrook.
This season, there's chance that James Harden will be once again proclaim as MVP, he had less off nights than Giannis and he scores a lot.
Westbrook though can record triple double many times but it was PG who has make his team more competitive.
This season, there's chance that James Harden will be once again proclaim as MVP, he had less off nights than Giannis and he scores a lot.
Westbrook though can record triple double many times but it was PG who has make his team more competitive.
This is not surprising to westbrook, his stat padding cost them a lot of games.
They are in the playoffs but they slide very hard just standing now in the last spot of the bracket, he needs to share the ball and shoot well.
Rebounding is not his job, he needs to conserve his energy, he was once an MVP, there is nothing to prove anymore.
I agree. You know what, the OKC had 3 MVPs in this league. But, they kept the worst one lol. No hard feelings for WB fans. Just trying to be realistic here. He should stop his stat padding so he can win more games :/. They are in the playoffs but they slide very hard just standing now in the last spot of the bracket, he needs to share the ball and shoot well.
Rebounding is not his job, he needs to conserve his energy, he was once an MVP, there is nothing to prove anymore.
This is not surprising to westbrook, his stat padding cost them a lot of games.
They are in the playoffs but they slide very hard just standing now in the last spot of the bracket, he needs to share the ball and shoot well.
Rebounding is not his job, he needs to conserve his energy, he was once an MVP, there is nothing to prove anymore.
I agree. You know what, the OKC had 3 MVPs in this league. But, they kept the worst one lol. No hard feelings for WB fans. Just trying to be realistic here. He should stop his stat padding so he can win more games :/. They are in the playoffs but they slide very hard just standing now in the last spot of the bracket, he needs to share the ball and shoot well.
Rebounding is not his job, he needs to conserve his energy, he was once an MVP, there is nothing to prove anymore.
Yes, the usual Russ that we all know of. I haven't seen the match though, but it looks like stat padding again. We have seen him grabbing rebounds from his team mates to get that stat and looking for them to shoot specially if he attacks the basket. Nothing spectacular here.
Since it's another day in the league, I just want to open up a topic for you guys.
Recently Russell Westbrook got 20, 21, 20 stats. 20 points, 21 assist, 20 rebounds. The last person to do this was Wilt Chamberlain. What do you think of this?
I guess that Russ is always just chasing stats and I think that this mentality could hurt to team. But at least right now, it's a little bit low key that he is giving ball to Paul George. It's better for him to stop stat chasing for the sake of winning.
Yes, the usual Russ that we all know of. I haven't seen the match though, but it looks like stat padding again. We have seen him grabbing rebounds from his team mates to get that stat and looking for them to shoot specially if he attacks the basket. Nothing spectacular here.Recently Russell Westbrook got 20, 21, 20 stats. 20 points, 21 assist, 20 rebounds. The last person to do this was Wilt Chamberlain. What do you think of this?
I guess that Russ is always just chasing stats and I think that this mentality could hurt to team. But at least right now, it's a little bit low key that he is giving ball to Paul George. It's better for him to stop stat chasing for the sake of winning.
They are in the playoffs but they slide very hard just standing now in the last spot of the bracket, he needs to share the ball and shoot well.
Rebounding is not his job, he needs to conserve his energy, he was once an MVP, there is nothing to prove anymore.
Since it's another day in the league, I just want to open up a topic for you guys.
Recently Russell Westbrook got 20, 21, 20 stats. 20 points, 21 assist, 20 rebounds. The last person to do this was Wilt Chamberlain. What do you think of this?
I guess that Russ is always just chasing stats and I think that this mentality could hurt to team. But at least right now, it's a little bit low key that he is giving ball to Paul George. It's better for him to stop stat chasing for the sake of winning.
Yes, the usual Russ that we all know of. I haven't seen the match though, but it looks like stat padding again. We have seen him grabbing rebounds from his team mates to get that stat and looking for them to shoot specially if he attacks the basket. Nothing spectacular here.Recently Russell Westbrook got 20, 21, 20 stats. 20 points, 21 assist, 20 rebounds. The last person to do this was Wilt Chamberlain. What do you think of this?
I guess that Russ is always just chasing stats and I think that this mentality could hurt to team. But at least right now, it's a little bit low key that he is giving ball to Paul George. It's better for him to stop stat chasing for the sake of winning.
Since it's another day in the league, I just want to open up a topic for you guys.
Recently Russell Westbrook got 20, 21, 20 stats. 20 points, 21 assist, 20 rebounds. The last person to do this was Wilt Chamberlain. What do you think of this?
I guess that Russ is always just chasing stats and I think that this mentality could hurt to team. But at least right now, it's a little bit low key that he is giving ball to Paul George. It's better for him to stop stat chasing for the sake of winning.
Recently Russell Westbrook got 20, 21, 20 stats. 20 points, 21 assist, 20 rebounds. The last person to do this was Wilt Chamberlain. What do you think of this?
I guess that Russ is always just chasing stats and I think that this mentality could hurt to team. But at least right now, it's a little bit low key that he is giving ball to Paul George. It's better for him to stop stat chasing for the sake of winning.
Even though the Lakers had a bad season they still made the right business decision to bring in Lebron. LBJ has generated a lot of merchandise sales, tv coverage, and mega hype around the city. Sometimes its not about just winning, remember that the NBA is a business.
I agree. In totality, Lebron bring so much in that city not just NBA fans watching his game. That's why they really needed to protect their merchandise here that's why I said it's a good move on their part not to take that big risk playing him in the remainder of the games.
Good job from Mavericks defeating the Thunder without Luka.
Talking about Luka, he's undoubtedly a sensational rookie. Im just too concerned if he could keep the pace for the ROTY against Trae Young. I mean Trae has been consistently becoming a monster in the NBA while he's still on his rookie year. While, Luka has been struggling in terms of 3 point fg percentage.
I would really love to see Luka win the ROTY.
The kid's still young so don't be too quick on his struggle with 3-pter. Talking about Luka, he's undoubtedly a sensational rookie. Im just too concerned if he could keep the pace for the ROTY against Trae Young. I mean Trae has been consistently becoming a monster in the NBA while he's still on his rookie year. While, Luka has been struggling in terms of 3 point fg percentage.
I would really love to see Luka win the ROTY.
Nope, I didnt criticize him for shooting a low percentage 3 pt attempts in the long run. What I was trying to point out is how he would handle the tight competition to win the ROTY award (Rookie Of The Year) against Trae Young this year. Of course, I know he still have all the time to improve that area.
I have no doubt if he can win the Rookie of the year this season.
in what he can deliver, Luka will mature for sure and with more motivations and the entire teams support for him, they will be able to bring back
the glory days for the Mavs, allow him to grow and matured naturally as we can't contest his talents and skills in terms of playing the game.
Good job from Mavericks defeating the Thunder without Luka.
Talking about Luka, he's undoubtedly a sensational rookie. Im just too concerned if he could keep the pace for the ROTY against Trae Young. I mean Trae has been consistently becoming a monster in the NBA while he's still on his rookie year. While, Luka has been struggling in terms of 3 point fg percentage.
I would really love to see Luka win the ROTY.
The kid's still young so don't be too quick on his struggle with 3-pter. Talking about Luka, he's undoubtedly a sensational rookie. Im just too concerned if he could keep the pace for the ROTY against Trae Young. I mean Trae has been consistently becoming a monster in the NBA while he's still on his rookie year. While, Luka has been struggling in terms of 3 point fg percentage.
I would really love to see Luka win the ROTY.
Nope, I didnt criticize him for shooting a low percentage 3 pt attempts in the long run. What I was trying to point out is how he would handle the tight competition to win the ROTY award (Rookie Of The Year) against Trae Young this year. Of course, I know he still have all the time to improve that area.
I have no doubt if he can win the Rookie of the year this season.
Good job from Mavericks defeating the Thunder without Luka.
Talking about Luka, he's undoubtedly a sensational rookie. Im just too concerned if he could keep the pace for the ROTY against Trae Young. I mean Trae has been consistently becoming a monster in the NBA while he's still on his rookie year. While, Luka has been struggling in terms of 3 point fg percentage.
I would really love to see Luka win the ROTY.
The kid's still young so don't be too quick on his struggle with 3-pter. Talking about Luka, he's undoubtedly a sensational rookie. Im just too concerned if he could keep the pace for the ROTY against Trae Young. I mean Trae has been consistently becoming a monster in the NBA while he's still on his rookie year. While, Luka has been struggling in terms of 3 point fg percentage.
I would really love to see Luka win the ROTY.
Nope, I didnt criticize him for shooting a low percentage 3 pt attempts in the long run. What I was trying to point out is how he would handle the tight competition to win the ROTY award (Rookie Of The Year) against Trae Young this year. Of course, I know he still have all the time to improve that area.
Even though the Lakers had a bad season they still made the right business decision to bring in Lebron. LBJ has generated a lot of merchandise sales, tv coverage, and mega hype around the city. Sometimes its not about just winning, remember that the NBA is a business.
If Lebron is not fit enough, then he should not play. Just because he brings in the revenue, a better player can't be replaced by him. In the end, money matters. If the amount he brings in weighs more than the cost, then I don't have any problem.
Anyway... I am glad that his season is over.
Even though the Lakers had a bad season they still made the right business decision to bring in Lebron. LBJ has generated a lot of merchandise sales, tv coverage, and mega hype around the city. Sometimes its not about just winning, remember that the NBA is a business.
Correct.
One of their priorities now.
They are making a lot of stars for that. Also scattering on other teams and not like a Miami Heat again.
They need to pull more people watching live and also more tv commercials and advertisement to pay for that huge salaries of players.
Whenever I see a bad trade I dont really look at it as a "fan" perspective. Be like a businessman and you will understand it.
Even though the Lakers had a bad season they still made the right business decision to bring in Lebron. LBJ has generated a lot of merchandise sales, tv coverage, and mega hype around the city. Sometimes its not about just winning, remember that the NBA is a business.
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