Wade's new partner the young Mr. James is truly a specimen physically with a surprising basketball I.Q.. His play throughout the year has been nothing short of Magic Johnson with a twist of Karl Malone. The incredible plays need not be mentioned, the true fan has seen it over and over from ally oops to full court passes and Thor like dunks. Passes, are a true basketball purist' greatest joy with Lebron, his knack for the dime, the no look, the chest pass, and his vision are things basketball is made off. Kidd knows this "Lebron can flirt with averaging a triple double in the regular season like Oscar, especially with the teammates he has". Kidd and I think it and everyone else knows, but don't want to admit it.
This last game convinced me of who Lebron wants to be like, The Big O. If Lebron James ever wanted to be Micheal Jordan, he'd be in Cleveland. His "decision" was a business matter and immoral, but also a vote on the referendum on which type of player Lebron wants to be, a basketball player. His versatility is what makes James great. Robertson sets yardstick in versatility. If his first five seasons are strung together, Robertson averaged a triple-double over these 400+ games, averaging an incredible 30.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 10.6 assists. These numbers are even more astonishing if it is taken into account that the three-point shot did not exist when he played.
James has all the physical attributes to be the best scorer, but his choice to come to Miami was more than about scoring. Magic Johnson said "He will only get better and better as time passes" of Lebron last year. With his addition to the Miami Heat with Bosh and Wade by his side, he has the hardware to do it and the Basketball guru that is Pat Riley.
Riley in S.I. "Lebron will be Magic, Dwayne will be Kobe, and Bosh will be Garnett." and later confirmed that "he (Lebron) actually liked that conversation. He lit up and said it would be great if I didn't have to score (alot) that he could be a consistent triple double guy like Oscar Robertson". Welcome to Miami Lebron James.
In 90 playoff games James has averaged 28 points, 8 boards, and 7 assists. One bad game cannot define a player. Before we commence the mental dissection of the intangibles. Like most writers, bloggers, and critics have. James doesn't know what Dwayne Wade knows about winning in the finals, or what Pat Riley knows about winning in the finals, yet. He has logged more minutes than any other Heat player and carried the Heat in Chicago and Baaston. His constant has been effort defensively, a clear demarcation line. His tenacity defensively versus arguably the fastest player in Chicago is somethings that truly define a player. His fourth quarter heroics propelled the Heat into the finals.
Mental toughness, the only chink in the armor or the last resort by defeated opponents? He has created it, taken it, and defeated it over and over, all year long. From the minute after the decision until the second this game 5 starts. Lebron Jame's "The Heatle" has met and surpassed expectations, I as a Heat fan, will not question him or his character now. I am not apologizing for his behavior, I am supporting him as a Heat fan win or lose. Miami can't make the same mistake Cleveland made, we know better.
As to tonight's match up, Miami has got to know by now how to break the zone down, its in high school basketball books. Dwayne Wade attacks it with ease and the key to breaking the zone is a guard, Miami has the best in the game at finals time. Mario Chalmers is also key when Wade is off the ball, he has to make shots and hit his three's to win tonight. The rebound war begins tonight and the winner will have the extra possessions to win. Joel Anthony and Chandler must meet regularly and James has to bang for boards and Chandler has to be attacked and in fouls trouble. The fourth quarter offense must run through Wade or James attacking the zones and kicking for the extra pass. Miami has to hit twice in the 1st and in the fourth, leads will be precious. The defense is the key, it travels better than the offense and Dallas has missed looks. Miami defends, and it wins. Dirk gets blocked tonight.
Nothing but Net........
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