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Pippen: LeBron 'Probably Greatest Player To Ever Play Game'

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by TheGreat, May 27, 2011.

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  1. professorjay

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    'Keeps everybody involved' jumped out at me. Seems like a bitter dig at Jordan.
     
    #61 professorjay, May 27, 2011
  2. Prince

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    .. the stupidest player to ever play the game....

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    #62 Prince, May 27, 2011
  3. plutoblue11

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    I knew someone was going to bring that up, especially a true and blue Rockets fan.

    It is a valid point, though.

    Lebron won alot of games with a very average supporting cast in Cleveland.

    I think it is reasonable to say he would have 3 to 6 titles by now, if he were drafted by a top flight organization, like the Lakers; Spurs; or Mavs.

    Easily.

    Besides, who has won titles, playing in Cleveland anyway.
     
    #63 plutoblue11, May 27, 2011
  4. HorryForThree

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    I dont think what he said was that controversial. I hate Quitten as much as anyone else, but I think you'd have to be willing to admit that its not some crazy notion anymore. Lebron is a freakish athlete beyond anything this league has seen before- his combination of size, speed, strength, passing ability, jumpshot, etc. He's the total package.

    He's already gone to the finals with a horrendous roster, and has dominated so many playoff games single handedly. The only thing that will take some of the luster off his legacy will be winning championships with the 'triplets,' but even that will probably be forgiven if they win 6 or more titles.

    IMHO-Lebron's challenge is not championships or talent, its image. Once he learns how to improve that, almost everyone will be rejoicing in his success and giving him his due.
     
    #64 HorryForThree, May 27, 2011
  5. durvasa

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    Pippen said "LeBron may be the greatest player of all time" ... I think he meant that for when LeBron's career is over and we're looking back at it. If his career ended right now, of course no one would put LeBron at the top of the list including Pippen.
     
    #65 durvasa, May 27, 2011
  6. Obito

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    Quitten needs to stfu. When it comes to staying stupid **** he's worse then Tracy. By far.
     
    #66 Obito, May 27, 2011
  7. Obito

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    Edit*
     
    #67 Obito, May 27, 2011
  8. qetwr111

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    I agree with Pippen.
     
    #68 qetwr111, May 27, 2011
  9. Acedude

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    Wade won a ring already w/o Lebron.

    When they lose in the finals this year, we can take out the shovel and put Scottie's blasphemy to rest.
     
    #69 Acedude, May 27, 2011
  10. JayGoogle

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    When Lebron wins 6 championships come back to me...
    When Lebron wins 5 MVP awards come back to me...
    When Lebron wins 6 Finals MVPs come back to me...
    When Lebron wins DPOY come back to me...

    When Lebron enters the slam dunk competition...wake me up, I want to see that!
     
    #70 JayGoogle, May 27, 2011
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  11. qetwr111

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    How many of those awards came with Jordan < age 26?
     
    #71 qetwr111, May 27, 2011
  12. Sleepy Flloyd

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    Well, unless you in denial, you know Lebron shoulda had his 3rd straight MVP dis season.
     
    #72 Sleepy Flloyd, May 27, 2011
  13. Icehouse

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    I was really feelin LeBron until I remembered what Larry Bird did in the 86 postseason (against Jordan, Nique and the original Twin Towers). 26 pts, 9 boards, 8 dimes, 2 steals on 52%, 41% (treys) and 93% (freebies). Forget MJ...can Bron top Bird for best SF ever?
     
    #73 Icehouse, May 27, 2011
  14. Tom Bombadillo

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    Nope...

    (Scottie needs attention, per usual...)
     
    #74 Tom Bombadillo, May 27, 2011
  15. DonnyMost

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    Discounting titles (which are a poor indicator of individual skill anyway), Pippen is probably right.

    LeBron is a freak. Damn near tall enough to play center, quick enough to run the point, can guard damn near anybody, and his offense is tops and only getting better.

    If you gave me one guy to start a team with, all time... I'm taking Bron Bron.

    MJ was MJ, but in terms of being a basketball player... size, athleticism and skill... LeBron has no equal.
     
    #75 DonnyMost, May 27, 2011
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    Hey guys, I don't have much to add, but I just wanted to say that I hate LerBon as well.
     
    #76 Jontro, May 27, 2011
  17. Tom Bombadillo

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    Magic Johnson is a better Lebron than Lebron...
     
    #77 Tom Bombadillo, May 27, 2011
  18. amaru

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    Pippen is underrating the guy he used to play next too.

    Jordan was ridiculous......LeBron is the best player in the game right now, but in my opinion its really not much of a discussion as to whether he even deserves to be in a serious discussion with the likes of MJ.

    Jordan's stats are pretty much better across the board....and it was alot harder to score in the NBA back then imho
     
    #78 amaru, May 27, 2011
  19. jlwee

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    IF Lebron won as many rings as Robert Horry than he will be better than Jordan.

    Right now he is only better than Yao Ming as ringless superstars!
     
    #79 jlwee, May 27, 2011
  20. txppratt

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    i see lebron and i see history in the making. when its all said and done, he will be in the discussion for GOAT.

    not sure what all the fuss is aboot. lebron is the ULTIMATE basketball player.

    no need to hate on the best player in the freakin world...
     
    #80 txppratt, May 27, 2011
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