Category Archives: LeBron

Just wondering what we call a guy who takes a lot of shots …

Alan brings up a good point about this reaction to the Lebron James-Kobe Bryant Nike ad. And it makes me think. Let's ponder for a moment … What was Pete Maravich's nickname? Pistol Pete. What do folks call a guy … Continue reading

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Does someone dare imply the refs protect LeBron?

Sportsbybrooks.com found this intriguing post from a site called emptythebench.com. It analyzes the occasions when LeBron James is whistled for a foul (he complains just about every time, too). It comes up with some pretty amazing statistics to show that James' … Continue reading

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Might this be the year?

Traveling to Indianapolis today to cover tomorrow night's Cavs game, but prior to leaving I thought it worthwhile to leave you this thought from Shaun Powell of NBA.com, a though I agree with: "LeBron (James) seems determined to settle all … Continue reading

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The visual evidence …

… that this was quite a game … highlights in case you missed it:

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LeBron James closes out a way-exciting game in Miami

Early in the second quarter of the Cavs game against Miami Monday night, I looked at fellow scribes Brian Windhorst and Bob Finnan and said: "Is this an NBA game?" The level of play to that point had not been … Continue reading

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Ashley Judd … LeBron … LeBron … Ashley Judd

I'd pay more for Ashley Judd too. No brainer, no?

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James' strong finish trumps Kobe's fast start

Kobe Bryant started fast for the Lakers Thursday night, but LeBron James finished stronger, which was the difference in the Cavs victory in a January game with a June feeling. James dominated the final minutes — scoring seven consecutive points, … Continue reading

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LeBron's personal coach

Interesting Q and A on the Cleveland Scene's site with Cavs assistant coach Chris Jent, the shot guru for LeBron James.

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Interesting take from Dwayne Wade

Believe it or not, Dwayne Wade actually threw some “cool” water on the notion that he, LeBron James and Chris Bosh might take pay cuts and non-max contracts to play on the same team when the three become free agents … Continue reading

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A LeBron fact

From Elias via ESPN: “LeBron James led the Cavaliers in points (28), rebounds (9), assists (11), steals (3) and blocks (3) in their win over the Raptors on Tuesday.” It’s only happened one other time this season.

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Now here's a surprise

The Miami Heat will target LeBron James in free agency. Who'd have guessed? Next thing you know the police will learn there is gambling taking place at Rick's Cafe in Casablanca. Does any thinking person who knows the difference between a … Continue reading

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The Cavs frontcourt in the fourth quarter of the win over Portland

ESPN's John Hollinger points out one of the great things about this season's Cavs team: It has the versatility to play big (with Z and Shaq) and to play small (with Anderson Varejao at center), LeBron James at the "4" … Continue reading

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A Knicks fact

The last time the New York Knicks won 10 games in a month was January of 2003. And people think LeBron James is going to sign there in the offseason?

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The Hawks had a right to be angry

The Hawks had a legitimate beef in their game against the Cavs Wednesday night. For some reason the shot-clock was not re-set late in the game after the Cavs missed a shot, resulting in a rushed Atlanta possession that they … Continue reading

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The two birthday boys, part III

Hey … maybe I should retract the clarification. I'm not the only guy to express the feelings I expressed.

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The two birthday boys

They share birthdays and for a while they seemed to share fortunes and futures. Today, LeBron James turned 25. Today, Tiger Woods turned 34. Both are young, supremely talented, at the top of their respective sports in terms of athleticism … Continue reading

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The Cavs provide hope

I know this is supposed to be music day, but I can't let yesterday's Cavs win go by without acknowledging it … Some thoughts: –All season long I've been wrestling with the idea that either the Cavs were lacking one small … Continue reading

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Yet one more idle Browns thought

Is there another team in the league that has the head coach address questions about the guy who just interviewed who might just possibly fire the guy doing the talking? Cripes, this is so convoluted it's tough to even write. I'll … Continue reading

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Cavs win a close game in Philadelphia

When Wednesday's game was over and the Cavs had overcome a four-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Philadelphia 108-101, most folks were talking about one play made by (surprise) LeBron James. It happened when he lost control of the ball as … Continue reading

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Ilgauskas gets a DNP, and LeBron comments on it

It's not too often that folks get into a verbal tiff when everyone is right and their points of view understandable. But this is what happened with the Cavs this week. Zydrunas Ilgauskas was angry he did not play against … Continue reading

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The proposed new LeBron mural doesn't do it for me

Imagine 10 stories of this across from the Q. Ugh.

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An interesting vote

Waitingfornextyear.com is taking a poll asking for a vote on LeBron's best dunk. I pick the one against Boston, a spine-tingling moment if there ever was one.

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Jordan is not Jackie

Stan van Gundy makes this point when he discusses LeBron James' idea to retire Michael Jordan's number: "It's a nice gesture, but he (Jordan) is not Jackie Robinson."

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LeBron James suddenly refuses to discuss his impending free agency

My first inclination when LeBron James said he wouldn't talk anymore about free agency was to think, good for him, he shouldn't. Especially if he meant what he said about not doing so for his team. But then you get … Continue reading

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The Cavs win impressively in Orlando

Well, for one night the Cavs changes all paid off handsomely. They looked like a championship-caliber team with depth in Wednesday's impressive win in Orlando. LeBron James was his usual self, Shaquille O'Neal got Dwight Howard in early foul trouble … Continue reading

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