Lebron says if he wants, scoring title is his to lose Every Year

He's not wrong.

 

Nothing like yet another excuse to write a story about Lebron.

 

he would have to get that ft percentage up tho.

but he really could if he wanted. he's just too unselfish on the basketball court.

 

I wish Lebron would ask to be signed and traded to Houston.....

What would you guys give up if that was actually a scenario in play?

I would give up 2010, 2011 and 2012 first rounders along with Trevor Ariza, Chase Budinger and Filler.

 

i'd give up chase, shane, ariza, draft picks, bart enis, patt smith, a couple rpd's, and that toyota tundra in the toyota center for lebron

 

unselfish my left nut. Don't let the assist number fool you. The guy jacks up more shots than anyone in the league. Add in the way he's officiated (Section 5A of the NBA rule book: no traveling or offensive fouls can be called on LeBron James, and whenever he misses a layup or a shot, it's an automatic foul on the defensive player), and it's no surprise that he says he can lead the league whenever he wants to.

On a side note, what a freaking conceited prick. Heck even Tracy "my will takes over the game" McGrady wouldn't say something as douchy as that.

 

jacks up more shots than anyone in the league?

he only has 20.1 FGA this year. kobe anbd melo have more fg attempts than lebron this year.

 

Dude could lead the league every year like Jordan did, for the most part, but I think eventually the fool will try to avg a triple double for a whole season...now that would be an accomplishment.

 

What exactly did he say? A lot of players could lead the league in scoring if they wanted to. You think if there was a loophole that you'd get a bye in the 1st round of the playoffs if your team housed the leagues leading scorer that Kobe, Wade, Durant, Anthony, couldn't all potentially put up 35ppg?

 

in reality anyone of the top superstars could lead the league in scoring with enough fg attempts.

doesn't mean you'll win a lot of games tho.

 

The guy shoots 20 times a game and averages 8.5 assists per game and is STILL leading the league (or tied) in scoring. Of course he could lead the league in scoring if concentrated on it. But so could Melo, Kobe, Durant, etc...their teams just wouldn't be as good. Nothing wrong with what he said.

 

I don't think he has the ball in his hands as much as Steve Nash or Chris Paul. And I don't know what "and dominates it like no other unless its to get his stats (a dime or a shot)" is supposed to mean.

What separated Jordan as an offensive force was his ability to use up possessions and to do so efficiently. LeBron is the only player to approach his usage+efficiency numbers in recent years. And back in the late 80s, before Jordan's championships, people criticized him for dominating the ball too much also. Your "I wouldn't compare him to MJ because he doesn't shoot as well" statement makes little sense to me.

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BTW, according to basketball-reference, here are the only players to have a Usg% > 30% and an ORTG > 120 over the last 40 years:

Player&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Age&nbsp;&nbsp;Tm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MP&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ORtg&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;USG%&nbsp;
LeBron&nbsp;James&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2009-10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CLE&nbsp;&nbsp;2730&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;122&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;33.5&nbsp;
LeBron&nbsp;James&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2008-09&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CLE&nbsp;&nbsp;3054&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;122&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;33.8&nbsp;
Michael&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1996-97&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;33&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHI&nbsp;&nbsp;3106&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;121&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;33.2&nbsp;
Michael&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1995-96&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHI&nbsp;&nbsp;3090&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;124&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;33.3&nbsp;
Michael&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1991-92&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHI&nbsp;&nbsp;3102&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;121&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31.7&nbsp;
Michael&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1990-91&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHI&nbsp;&nbsp;3034&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;125&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.9&nbsp;
Michael&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1989-90&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHI&nbsp;&nbsp;3197&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;123&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;33.7&nbsp;
Michael&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1988-89&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHI&nbsp;&nbsp;3255&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;123&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.1&nbsp;
Michael&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1987-88&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHI&nbsp;&nbsp;3311&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;123&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;34.1&nbsp;
Larry&nbsp;Bird&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1987-88&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BOS&nbsp;&nbsp;2965&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;121&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30.2&nbsp;

 

Indeed.

 

if he was as selfish as kobe, he would average 40 points this year the way he is shooting.

instead, he gives you nearly 9 assists a game while putting up 30. just a ridiculous player.

cockiness comes with being the best player in the L.

 

The reaction depends on WHO's saying it, compared their floor game and people's sentiments about it.

If Michael Jordan in a 1992 interview with Ahmad Rashad said *deep, low, boring voice with solemn facial expression* -- "If I really wanted to be the scoring champion every single year, I could really do it. But it doesn't matter..." -- itd be oh Michael Jordan is SACRIFICING his stats for the good of the TEAM. I want to Be Like Mike.

Even if Kobe said it, it'd be like like "See, he's really a team player, stop tha Kobe HATIN' "

Lebron, he's arrogant cuz people still dont want to hand him anything.

Really in the statement, Lebron kept emphasizing he could if he wanted to, if he reallly REALLY wanted to, every single year, like EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR...that was a bit much bravado actually. But not the biggest deal.

 

Shut up and do it, or dont mention it again.

 

After seeing Durant in person this past Wednesday, I might disagree with LeBron. Bron is the better all around player, but KD is just so pure with his offensive game.