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Why Skip Bayless is wrong about LeBron James
It is absolutely evident to everyone in the world that Skip Bayless' opinions aboutLeBron James are wrong and always have been. LeBron James makes any NBA team a legitimate title contender, and brings unlimited marketing potential to the NBA team that pays his contract. To his points that LeBron is not a clutch 3-point shooter, I would say that anyone who watched game 5 vs. Detroit in 2007 or Game 2 vs. Orlando in the playoffs last year knows that LeBron is a clutch shooter from behind the line.
There is no one in the NBA that can compare with his size and quicknss, and now he has the pieces to win an NBA championship with the addition of Shaquille O’ Neal. Skip Bayless takes wildly unpopular stances and has made a career doing so, but his ignorance when it comes to LeBron James is simply astonishing. The man does not know the meaning of common sense. LeBron has every right to do the minor things he gets criticized for such as dancing on the sidelines, over-the-top player introductions, and not shaking hands after games. LeBron James is an unstoppable force and he continually imposes his will on opponents.
As a lifetime Cleveland Cavaliers fan, I know what the franchise looked like before he was drafted, and what it currently looks like now. I am the creator of the website LebronJamesIsUnderrated.com where I frequently explain to people why Skip does not know what he is talking about when it comes to Lebron. After the Cavaliers sweep the Lakers in the NBA finals following a 70+ win season, Skip Bayless will be forced to eat his words and admit LeBron James is the best player in the NBA and that he is underrated.
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2009 NBA Playoffs Preview: Eastern Conference
Best Team in the Conference – Cleveland Cavaliers
About a month ago this might have been a closer call as the Boston Celtics would have been in the mix. But with Kevin Garnett’s knee injury apparently keeping him from missing not only one game but also perhaps the entire playoff season it’s an easy choice. The Cavs have the second best player on the planet in Lebron James, who I think should be this year’s MVP winner. Anytime you lead your team in so many categories and average 28 ppg., seven rebounds and seven assists along with first team All-NBA caliber defense you are special and that’s what he did this year. Kobe Bryant is still in my opinion the best pure player in the league but Lebron was the best player this season.
PG Mo Williams has brought a tremendous dimension to this team as well running the show, finishing plays at times and allowing Lebron to be that much more of a multidimensional threat. The addition of Joe Smith is an underrated component come playoff time as is the interior defense and overall toughness of veteran big man Ben Wallace.
This team has depth, chemistry and focus coming into the playoffs. Combine that with home advantage throughout the playoffs and I don’t see how this team doesn’t get the NBA Finals.
Team most worthy of not being in the Playoffs – Philadelphia 76ers
This might be an unpopular pick in the Delaware Valley however having watched this team play on several occasions throughout the year I feel comfortable making this choice. PG Andre Miller is one of the most underrated players in the league, getting it done in the most understated way you can imagine. After losing big free agent pickup Elton Brand early in the season the Sixers found a way to stay competitive in the Easter Conference and make the playoffs for the second consecutive year. But C Samuel Dalambert is a liability on the floor most nights, lost on offense and plagued with fouls or just plain out of position on too many nights. $80 million man Andre Iguadala has talent and I think he’s still finding his way in this league but is a terrific scorer in the open court. Thaddeus Young is in my mind a more fluid Iguadala and seems to grow leaps and bounds every time he steps on the floor.
The fact that there are virtually no consistent outside scoring threats on this squad will hurt them. Looking at the matchups in the first round series against the Magic is a microcosm of my overall point about the Sixers. They are a slight disadvantage in several key position matchups and don’t quite have the overall pieces in place to win against a balanced playoff type team. They’ll play hard in round one, but it won’t be enough.
Upset Special – Hawks over the Heat
When you look at the seedings you might not think a number four (Hawks) beating the Heat at Number five is an upset. But I think when you look at the Heat and the guy they will be counting on to carry them in All-world guard Dwayne Wade it’s natural to assume the Heat should pull this out. Wade made a strong case for MVP this season, his bounce back campaign. With multiple 40 and 50 point games this year, Wade simply took his team from winning 15 total games last year to a solid playoff team this year. The Heat have that bonafide star on their side.
However when you look at the overall matchups between these two teams, this is a series the Hawks have an excellent chance of pulling out. Check the stats and you’ll see the Hawks have played very well defensively against Wade this year. This is a team that took Boston to a Game seven in last year’s playoffs. F Al Horford will make his presence known in this series and watch out for G Joe Johnson, one of the most underrated stars in this league. He’ll have a say in who wins this series without questions. The Hawks do a great job of switching and creating confusion on the defensive side of the ball and with long, athletic bodies like Josh Smith, Horford and even Marvin Williams will help disrupt drives to the basket by Wade.
I’m going with Atlanta in this series.
Most Important ‘X’ Factor in playoffs – Ben Wallace
He only played in 56 games this year, missing significant time with a broken leg. He’s never been much of a scorer or playmaker but he’s always had a presence in this league. Playoff basketball means defense, rebounding, half court execution and making it difficult to score for your opponent. Having won a title in Detroit, Wallace has been a master at all of those things for a long time. Don’t look at the box score to understand his impact on the game. He’ll bump you, block shots, rebound, start the break and just make you work for everything you get. This is his time of year.
Team to make it to the Finals – Cleveland Cavaliers
For all the reasons stated above combined with the loss of Kevin Garnett to the Celtics makes the path to the Finals pretty much a guarantee for the Cavs. Garnett is the most indispensable player on the Celtics as he provided leadership particularly on defense. The Celts are still a tough team but with Cleveland playing the way they are at home this year and what should be the league’s MVP on their side I don’t see how they don’t play themselves into the Finals.
Finals Pick – Cavs vs. Lakers
I usually try to go against conventional wisdom when the opportunity arises but I’ve stated my reasons for why the Cavs should absolutely play for a title this year. The Lakers will have a slightly more difficult path in my opinion but the addition of C Andrew Bynum in this year’s playoffs make the Lakers too deep, too talented and my favorite to get past the powers in the Western Conference. Kobe had his typical remarkable year statistically and improved in the leadership category. Pau Gasol is an All-Star and F Lamar Odom is one of the best, most versatile guys coming off the bench in the league. Look for the league’s best individual rivalry (Kobe vs. Lebron) to highlight the 2009 Finals.
I’ll go with the Lakers in seven.
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