Took his ****ing cookies..LMAO

dirk would have made it

Those last 2 possessions by the Lakers were just awful.

LeBron went 40-10-9 in 48 minutes while guarding the best player in the world in year 20 at age 39. Oh, I'm just fine.

Yes.

Do you think anyone in attendance even gives a shit?

Looks like it's the Nuggets year.

L

People shitting on LeBron or minimizing the greatness of this Denver team are utter buffoons.

If you took every team from 2019 on, this Denver team probably beats all of them.

If you want to know how KCC really feels, just check on Barry. They're basically the same person.

Actually, has anybody ever seen KCC, Barry, and Nick Wright in the same room?

You don't think his foot had something to do with him having way less stamina than ever before and playing off ball more than we've ever seen him?

What about doing so to trolling a troll?

Let them have their fun. The trolls have been waiting since the 2020 title for this one. It's all they have left.

he looked like the same player who choked away a finals vs dallas LMAO

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;If he dies, he dies.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/AlLYZ4OqBk">pic.twitter.com/AlLYZ4OqBk</a></p>&mdash; Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) <a href="https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/1660848928303067137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Have to take in account if.both series went 7 games

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in their 47-year franchise history, the Nuggets now can rest and begin to get ready for next week: <a href="https://t.co/SeFr6RdZEK">pic.twitter.com/SeFr6RdZEK</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1660847734306541568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A potential 17 day series is just absurd.

How is it not the perfect scenario for me though?

Regardless of the outcome of the game, the Lakers were never winning this series. Any such win tonight would have just been delaying the inevitable.

Because of the way this went, LeBron still got to show he's GOAT (nobody has ever or will ever again have a game like tonight at his age) and at the same time I also get to blame his useless teammates who somehow didn't step up in a game where LeBron had a 40 point triple double on 60% shooting.

Well, the basketball talk here has always been fairly toxic because everything devolves into denigrating one guy to prop up another, which is a goddamned shame, because it shows how unappreciative they are of greatness, whether it's Jordan, LeBron, or another inner circle HOFer.

So change the schedule after Miami wins tomorrow and start next weekend. What's the problem with having a longer offseason?

The NBA is gonna fall out of the public consciousness for like 10 days by starting on June 1.

LeBron could go scoreless and KCC would still spin it as a good thing.

Only a dick rider could possibly talk like this LMAO

Pathetic.

Bundle of sticks

on the bright side both teams in the finals are likeable enough that idc who wins. although im gonna be pulling for himmy as unlikely as it is. hard not to root for that guy

Hoping KCC sleeps with you?

LeBron averaged a 28 point triple double on 52% shooting in this series in year 20 at age 39. I think he's doing all right. LMAO

Posting that doesn't change the fact that it fits with my agenda perfectly.

Winning>stats

Oof you said the quiet part out loud.

And I'm sure you won't see anything wrong with that LMAO

LMAO Lebron somehow ended with a +/- of -2.

It's the truth. He just had the best game and series for any player of his age ever and it isn't even close. He just showed he's got a ton left in the tank.

You realize that he played 48 minutes tonight and the Lakers lost by two right? LMAO

That has never been the quiet part.

come on back for another lechoke!

maybe he can get swept in the finals next year to cement his legacy as a top 10-12 player

It is a TV thing. NHL and MLB have set dates as well for their finals

1. Jordan
2. Wilt
3. Bird
4. Kobe
5. Curry

Well I'd rather win than have the stats, but there's not a hell of a lot LeBron can do about that if he's gonna average a 30 point triple double on the series and his teammates don't show up at all.

The Lakers absolutely maximized their talent level this year in even reaching the WCFs. Austin Reaves was their 3rd best player. LMAO

This is where you lose the thread..A 38 year old Kareem put up 36-7-7 with 3 blocks against the 85 Celtics in G5 of the Finals in a series that was tied 2-2.

I know and I'm challenging the idea that it makes sense to not have any NBA games for 10 days.

I'm taking 40-10-9 on 15/25 shooting while guarding one of the best bigs in history on the defensive end myself.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lebron got what he deserved.<br><br>100% his fault for getting swept.<br><br>No excuses. Nobody to blame but him.<br><br>Jordan was never swept in a 7 game series and never lost to a team with less than 54 wins.<br><br>1986 and 1987 Celtics would sweep Lebron by 40+ a game.<br><br>Proven fact.</p>&mdash; AirJordans23 (@AirJordans2323) <a href="https://twitter.com/AirJordans2323/status/1660851059592396806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Michael Jordan built the Bulls Dynasty.<br><br>Lebron James helped build the Spurs and Warriors dynasties.<br><br>Big difference. <a href="https://t.co/2xpbwRfCUZ">https://t.co/2xpbwRfCUZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/OYwZWCH5vj">pic.twitter.com/OYwZWCH5vj</a></p>&mdash; AirJordans23 (@AirJordans2323) <a href="https://twitter.com/AirJordans2323/status/1660775630563074049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All those missed open 3&#39;s and layups by LeBron&#39;s teammates in the 2nd half were killer.<br><br>Meanwhile, for MJ: <a href="https://t.co/Q1YExHHcJ1">pic.twitter.com/Q1YExHHcJ1</a></p>&mdash; Barry (@BarryOnHere) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarryOnHere/status/1660852741298704384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Shit I didn't think LA was making it past the first round. Really wasn't sure they'd get through the play-in games.

And Jordan's Space Jam was entertaining.

LeBron's Space Jam was terrible.

He wasn't the only guy checking Jokic, and prime Parish and McHale weren't exactly Greg Ostertag.

I still haven't seen LeBron's Space Jam, but I doubt MJ could match LeBron's acting ability.

did you not miss davis trying desperately to bail lebron out in the 4th?

lebron had ONE ****ING BUCKET MY MAN LMAO

Now LeBron is a great actor. ROFL

I agree and we will never see another Lebron in our lifetimes. But KCC kinda brings it on himself with his love affair.

Wasn't the only guy (although I wish he was because he might have put up more impediment than AD on that basket in the last minute) but that took a ton of energy to do.

https://www.basketball-reference.com...706140LAL.html

Yeah, I'm taking 40-10-9-2 on 15/25 over 32-6-1-4 on 13/18 especially considering how much better LeBron was overall in this series (he averaged a near 30 point triple double).

Kareem was incredible, but nobody has ever done what LeBron is doing at this age.

This shit is so stupid. Jordan was the most bankable team sport athlete ever, and LeBron is basically the best parts of Karl Malone and Magic in one player.

Some of you mother****ers would have bitched about the TV reception during the moon landing.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LeBron said, &quot;I ain&#39;t gettin swept.&quot;<br><br>Joker said, &quot;Yes you are.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/6Pb7jwP2dW">pic.twitter.com/6Pb7jwP2dW</a></p>&mdash; BossHogg (@6Hogg6) <a href="https://twitter.com/6Hogg6/status/1660846878940884992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I know you probably wouldn't be able to recognize it, but Denver completely changed their defense in the 2nd half on LeBron. They started trapping him on all screens at the 3PT line and forcing the double with help immediately. His teammates did absolutely nothing with those doubles and missed just about every open shot they took.

That's my point.

Respect King. What a performance. Can’t say he didn’t leave it all out there.

Nuggets and Heat will be a great matchup for NBA fans, but a nightmare matchup to bring in casual viewers. Which sucks, because I think it’s going to be one of the better finals in awhile. The way Bam, Jimmy, Joker, and Murray are all playing right now…it’s gonna be very entertaining.

If I didn't defend LeBron here, it would just be a 24/7 bash fest due to the fear of him overtaking MJ. It has to be done.

Lots of players get swept at LeBron's age.

that's a fun excuse no one ever had to make for the true GOAT, Michael Jordan

LeBron is just beta

Why was Laker Fan, including those on here, so positive/upbeat after Game 1? It didn't make sense then and it doesn't now.

Might be because MJ had Scottie to bail him out instead of AD who doesn't even try in half of his playoff games, no?

Lebron has been swept 4 times? Guess who has yet to be swept not even a gentleman sweep. That’s right, Wardell Stephen Curry. Oh 2 of those sweeps came at the hands of Curry.

Lol. :D


Good night

Very few players in the league even make it to LeBron's age. He's the oldest in the NBA after Haslem retires in a few weeks.

Jordan averaged 33 PPG in the postseason and didn't take fourth quarters off. PLEASE shut the **** up. I predicted this would happen IN THE FIRST QUARTER. You've been clowned.

ROFL at Kobe at 4. Most overrated turd in NBA history is Kobe Jeter.

There's no way you're bringing Curry up again here after how bad the Warriors got destroyed by a Lakers team with Austin Reaves as their #3, right? And after how bad Curry choked a few of those close games away?

Go look up MJ's playoff record without Scottie Pippen on his team. It ain't pretty. LMAO

Curry gonna get ring 5 next year and really make you suck that dick lmao

This.

There are some god ****ing great players playing right now, we should enjoy it.

I don't understand it, but Joker is a ****ing man machine. I've not seen anything quite like him.

yeah not like ray allen bailed out lebron at all LMAO

Warriors aren't winning ring 5 next year or any other year. They're completely cooked. Losing to a mediocre team like the Lakers like they did exposed that.

You don't think Reeves is going to get an insane contract this offseason? Not sure why you're complaining about him as your #3.

Ray Allen is no Scottie and LeBron won plenty without him and the Heat. But MJ without Scottie? Never happened.

You know what else also never happened with Jordan? Getting swept in the playoffs.

If he does (and he might), I hope it doesn't come from the Lakers. He's nowhere near good enough to be a #3 on a championship team. His defense is poor and there's very little there in terms of his passing.

They need to save that money for Kyrie so they can take the load off of LeBron.

lebron literally had to switch teams multiple times to pair up with multiple superstars to even get CLOSE to Jordan

pathetic argument