- Jun 8, 2004
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At comparitive stages in their careers, Lebron is now beyond where Michael was at age 21, and Kobe Bryant is not even in the conversation... What Lebron is doing in the Detroit series is akin to Michael taking the Bulls past the Celtics in what would've been his rookie campaign... Only Michael was still in college at North Carolina...
Additionally, Lebron's just got a much better basketball head on his shoulders than Michael or Kobe at this stage in their development... He understands intuitively what both Michael and Kobe had to be taught by Phil Jackson, which is to respect and accept their teammates, and make them better teammates... Actually, as per his playoff accomplishments, Magic is probably a better comparison, because Magic showed he could be the man on the biggest stage when he was even younger than Lebron, at age 20... What gives Lebron a slight edge on Magic is his athleticism...
Which brings me to a statement Bill Parcells once made about the best tight ends playing power forward in the NBA... Antonio Gates is a great example of that, but how many of remember reading that Lebron was an all-state receiver while in high school??? It brings to mind that Ohio State receiver, Santonio Holmes who was drafted in the first round by the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, was a contemporary and peer of Lebron in Highschool... When I see this kid driving to the basket, or going coast-to-coast on breakways and fast breaks, he reminds me of that all-state receiver he must've been, and I know that must strike fear in a lot of guys in the NBA...
Michael had guys in fear mentally, but Lebron has them in fear mentally and physically... Who in the NBA is really equipped to handle this guy at his position in THE ASSOCIATION??? What are you guys thoughts on this???
Peace@!
Isaiah
Additionally, Lebron's just got a much better basketball head on his shoulders than Michael or Kobe at this stage in their development... He understands intuitively what both Michael and Kobe had to be taught by Phil Jackson, which is to respect and accept their teammates, and make them better teammates... Actually, as per his playoff accomplishments, Magic is probably a better comparison, because Magic showed he could be the man on the biggest stage when he was even younger than Lebron, at age 20... What gives Lebron a slight edge on Magic is his athleticism...
Which brings me to a statement Bill Parcells once made about the best tight ends playing power forward in the NBA... Antonio Gates is a great example of that, but how many of remember reading that Lebron was an all-state receiver while in high school??? It brings to mind that Ohio State receiver, Santonio Holmes who was drafted in the first round by the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, was a contemporary and peer of Lebron in Highschool... When I see this kid driving to the basket, or going coast-to-coast on breakways and fast breaks, he reminds me of that all-state receiver he must've been, and I know that must strike fear in a lot of guys in the NBA...
Michael had guys in fear mentally, but Lebron has them in fear mentally and physically... Who in the NBA is really equipped to handle this guy at his position in THE ASSOCIATION??? What are you guys thoughts on this???
Peace@!
Isaiah