If you like Lebron James...

**xdavidn88** · 08-18-2009, 01:57 PM

Derrick, good points.

Of course he is faster and stronger than Kobe is now. Kobe is almost 31. Entering his 14th season in the NBA.

But like any player that ages, i.e. Kobe, Jordan, Vince, T-Mac, your speed and athletic ability goes downhill. They lose that 'pep' in their step.

At the rate LeBron is going, his stats will easily be better than Kobe's. The question is, can LeBron sustain it? Can he do it for 10 years? Can he do it for 15? Can he do it for 20?

Also can LeBron win the rings. We all know LeBron will bring the stats. Just look at his shirts. But will LeBron get 4, 5, or 6 rings?

I personally do not believe so. It's hard to win a championship. Just because Kobe is aging, sure LeBron will take the throne but that is expected. LeBron will have to deal with the likes of Wade, Howard, Durant, Rose, [insert incoming nba stars] for years to come.

It'll only get harder from here.

**xdavidn88** · 08-18-2009, 02:00 PM

Perfect example would be the Boston Celtics. They looked very good last year. Like a dynasty in the making. The big 3. Defensive intensity.

It was only a one year thing. The big 3 are getting up there in age. Danny Ainge knows it. Why else would he want to trade Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo away this summer.

**Derrick** · 08-18-2009, 02:04 PM

Yes the test will be if he can sustain it for another 10+ years like Kobe did. However I think the ring argument is unfair. LeBron doesn't really have much help at all. I mean in the playoffs when they were playing the Magic he scored 40 points one game and they still lost. What the hell is that?

**xdavidn88** · 08-18-2009, 02:08 PM

It's not all about how much he scores. I do agree that his teammates did not step it.

Kind of remind me in the previous years of Kobe and the Lakers [pre-gasol].

Kobe puts up shots, scores 40, loses = Kobe's labeled a ballhog
Kobe puts up little shots, scores 20, loses = Kobe's a bad leader

You can't win with the critics.

**RDILLZ** · 08-18-2009, 04:10 PM

I love to hear people who know Basketball talk! Gary P. is speaking the truth!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_lDUeEPskY

Its about who's the best right now!! Everybody Kobe and Lebron drunk!

**RDILLZ** · 08-18-2009, 04:22 PM

Wow! M.J. must be hi too..lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66lVk...eature=related

**Derrick** · 08-19-2009, 02:25 PM

Lol why you always got exclamation marks after your posts...

**tazzakafuzzy** · 11-24-2009, 11:43 PM

KOBE IS THE TRUTH REAL TALK THEY WON LAST YEAR AND THIS YEAR HE IS AVERAGING POINTS A GAME LOL ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP ALONG THE ROAD FOR LAKERS

GTALK:gdesravines