excuse my crazy talk but would cleveland be better off with Waiters than Irving?

[orangecuse]

True but it seems when Green is in there (or Bogut) that James and others have struggled finishing inside a bit. Green challenges at the rim pretty well. For sure James probably holds himself back with being passive at times and settling for jumpers but Green is absolutely a deterrent.

Agree, Green is solid for sure, but LBJ gets fouled more times than not when taking it hard to the hole, however, because it's Lebron and he's of such physical stature, he doesn't get the benefit of the ref's whistles enough. That isn't just my somewhat biased opinion, but you also hear numerous completely objective announcers and analysts consistently comment on that.

 

[Cusefan0307]

There really are no fouls being called in this series. I could see that being directed from the top, trying to avoid another Bennett Salvatore situation where it was implied he gave the Heat the 06 finals.

 

[Newhouser]

The officiating in this series continues to be less than stellar. HAsn't cost anyone games but the inconsistency is crazy. This has also been the easiest betting series in NBA history - until now. Game 7 has so many factors. I don't think the warriors are healthy or tough. I will take Lebron.

 

[Millhouse]

james is at the point where we should just ignore the regular season. they're going to make the playoffs and he flips a switch then

his shooting was bad in the regular season but now it's back where it was for his career prior to that.

you can't give him open shots now, then he goes by you

he's 50% from 3 in their wins, 29% in their losses this series

 

[PauliePeppas]

The officiating in this series continues to be less than stellar. HAsn't cost anyone games but the inconsistency is crazy. This has also been the easiest betting series in NBA history - until now. Game 7 has so many factors. I don't think the warriors are healthy or tough. I will take Lebron.

Yup,give me Lebron and the 5 points all day. Could easily lose but thats the right bet for sure.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Agree, Green is solid for sure, but LBJ gets fouled more times than not when taking it hard to the hole, however, because it's Lebron and he's of such physical stature, he doesn't get the benefit of the ref's whistles enough. That isn't just my somewhat biased opinion, but you also hear numerous completely objective announcers and analysts consistently comment on that.

He also could by just pushing through people

 

[realorange]

I don't think there is anyone since MJ who gets a greater benefit of doubt from the refs than Lebron. People can talk all they want about him not getting the benefit, but he gets away with bulldozer mode far too often.

 

[jncuse]

Oh Lord

 

[SoBeCuse]

I don't think there is anyone since MJ who gets a greater benefit of doubt from the refs than Lebron. People can talk all they want about him not getting the benefit, but he gets away with bulldozer mode far too often.

I don't know. He's a big dude with an excellent handle. He gets called for plenty of charges. He also gets hammered quite a bit. I just think people forget how good this guy can get to the rim at his size.

 

[realorange]

I don't know. He's a big dude with an excellent handle. He gets called for plenty of charges. He also gets hammered quite a bit. I just think people forget how good this guy can get to the rim at his size.

Especially when he drops his shoulder into the defensive player.

 

[orangecuse]

I don't think there is anyone since MJ who gets a greater benefit of doubt from the refs than Lebron. People can talk all they want about him not getting the benefit, but he gets away with bulldozer mode far too often.