Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Lay off LeBron by Fabz

Alright, I am in no way what so ever applauding King James' performance last night. It was to be frank, atrocious.

BUT...

Let's be honest, Cleveland has the worst coach (and continuously adding separation) left in the playoffs. Coach Brown is no Phil Jackson let's be honest.
Now given basketball can be dominated by one player due to the small number of players playing at a given time, unlike football when one player can make a difference or even dominate, but without help can be shut down. Even Albert Pujouls can be pitched around making him obsolete. During most of the season LeBron did dominate. He dominated everybody he faced, with or without a healthy O'Neal.
Chicago was totally outmatched (but don't be surprised if they make some noise in the next few years), but Boston is 2 years removed from an NBA Championship. They're an outstanding team, aging yes, but outstanding none the less.
Does anybody remember Jordan's first years in Chicago? Dominating the regular season, maybe even a first round playoff series? Does anybody remember Del Harris' stint in LA? I believe the cover of Sports Illustrated read "the happening Lakers swept by the unhip Jazz". Seriously? Shaq, Kobe, Glenn Rice swept by an aging Stockton and Malone...and Jeff Hornecek?
When it comes to playoff hoops, coaching is just as important as having the best player(s). Even if it is just good enough to cancel out the other coach.
All in all when you look at the Cavs, can you really say they have a better team than Boston? They wouldn't even make the playoffs without him (like the pre Pippen, Grant, Rodman...and PHIL JACKSON etc Bulls).
It's a team game. The team has to win Championships...LeBron can win games, awards and even a playoff series or two, but winning a championship without a supporting cast and a premier coach, he probably won't get his ring (kinda sounds like Michael doesn't it?).

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