News Flash: LeBron James and Paul Pierce put on an incredible display at the Garden. Pierce pours home a career high 50-points, but King James I gets the best of him with a triple-double and a double overtime victory.
Teddy’s Take: I’ve already made my opinion on Pierce well known. Thank you to the C’s captain for living up to my hype. What I’d like to do here is take a moment to rave about the future (or is that the present?) of the NBA.
Let me state for the record, barring injury, LeBron James will go down as the greatest basketball player of all-time before his career is done. Take Michael, Magic, Wilt, Bill Russell, Larry….take whoever you want. This kid is so far ahead of where any of them were at this point in their careers, there is no comparison. I heard a few rumblings on WEEI yesterday talking about how LeBron’s stats in his 3rd year in the NBA, while close to what Bird and Magic’s were, pale in comparison to Michael’s.
Hogwash! LeBron’s 3rd year in the NBA should be his junior year in college, which is where Jordan was at the equivalent point of his career. What James is doing, and has already done, is unthinkable by any of the above mentioned players. Magic comes closest. He was a rookie at his point, helping the Lakers to a championship. But he had some pretty fair players helping him out….guys named Norm Nixon, Jamal Wilkes, and oh yeah, this guy Kareem.
Did you see that team around LeBron last night? Perhaps the worst collection of talent in the league, and yet the Cavaliers are 31-21, the 3rd best record in the Eastern Conference. If that isn’t testimony to how great this kid is, I don’t know what is, and he’s only going to get better. Mark my words…..LeBron James will dominate the NBA sooner rather than later, and in the process, push Michael out of the “Greatest Ever� spot he’s occupied since his glory days.
That’s my take…..what’s yours?
It's hard to beleive that King James is that young. I mean, not only is he built like a veteran NFL linebacker, but his game is one of a seasoned veteran, and his demenaor is of a true professional. He always says the right things on interviews. On the court he doesn't force shots and takes whatever the defense gives him. Are you sure he didn't stay back a few years in grammar school? If not, this guy is mature way beyond his years. I agree, he will go down as THE best ever if all holds true. Hard to beleive though. Is it possible he could be older than he claims?
Posted by T2 | February 16, 2006 6:50 PM
Posted on February 16, 2006 18:50
He's a Mutant!
Posted by JesusSaveTorntonScores | February 16, 2006 7:04 PM
Posted on February 16, 2006 19:04
With no more football, and hoops and hockey on break, I've been forced to
watch more national news and some of the Olympics. And I've come up with a list of tips,
helpful hints if you will, for the newsmakers of late. Although I calim to be no expert I do
like to think I have something to offer these folks.
Tip # 1
Hey Miller Beer Company. If you folks are not waiting at the bottom of Bode's BrokenDream
Mountain, with an endorsement deal I think you guys are missing the boat. This dude's blood alcohol level
is WAY more impressive than his run times.
Tip # 2
Hey Fellow Americans. See those skateboarding geeks at the end of yor driveway? Don't mock them. These kids
are our ONLY hope for Gold Medals in Winter Olympics 2018!!
Tip # 3
Hey Turino Hotel Owners. Call in some extra houskeepers. The USA Men's Hockey Team is under achieving again.
Tip # 4
Hey Marty McSorley. Nextime Donald Brashear doesn't pay your boy Tocchet in a timely fashio, try not to hit him
in the head in front of 6 million people.
Tip # 5
Hey Keith Foulke. You Better hope that fastball comes back, they're reseving you a spot on Dancing with the Stars.
I hear you do a mean 'Achy Breaky'
Tip # 6
Hey DeLonte West. Don't try to take a charge from Lebron James. Unless you ENJOY being the "recipient" in a NIKE Commercial
Tip # 7 Hey Dick Cheney. Next time you go hunting, please take A-Rod with you.
RobzRantz
Posted by RobzRantz | February 16, 2006 8:28 PM
Posted on February 16, 2006 20:28