by Godfather

Created on: April 10, 2009

I'm not writing to say why Lebron James will be better than Michael Jordan, because I find that false. I'm a Cleveland Cavalier fan, too. I'm a huge Lebron guy, but I'm a bigger realist. Let me say something Lebron does have over MJ. Natural physical ability. I don't think any player has ever distinguished the ability as a basketball player like Lebron James has. He's so strong, fast, quick, and athletic. I've never seen that rare combination from a player. That being said, no, I don't think he's anywhere near Michael Jordan, and I don't know if he'll ever be as good. Being better? I don't think anyone will ever be better than MJ. I honestly don't think that's possible. Unless it's God himself with the ball.

I watch Lebron James's game probably closer than most people, because I am a Cleveland guy. I've seen just about every single game Lebron has ever played in the pros. I've probably only missed 15 games of his, so I've seen it all from Lebron. I know his game better than Lebron, probably. I know his strengths and weaknesses; I can tell when he wants to shoot the ball. I can read his body language like the back of my own hand. I can tell you specifically how you want to guard him; that doesn't mean I honestly think you can stop him. But I know this guys game very well. I know every little thing he can and can't do. I know that he likes to play more aggressive scoring the ball on the road. I know he likes to get teammates involved early, and come strong late.

You see, Lebron is a great, great, great basketball player. Oh man, he truly is. The combination of speed and power, is something I've never seen. He can make plays that no one can, I mean no one, including Michael Jordan can. At the same time, he's so frustrated too. He could be so much better than he is, and I fear he'll never be. Lebron can be so smart, but so immature on the basketball court. Lebron has the reputation of being patient and letting the game come to him. That's not always true, media members, especially national ones, they don't watch him like I do. They don't get to see him play as much as I do, to really know his entire strengths and weaknesses. Lebron is patient when the game is going the way he likes. When he feels the game is getting out of control, he's not patient at all. Let me get to this immaturity about Lebron. I'm not trying to pick apart Lebron James, he's an outstanding basketball player. I think he's the mvp this year, clearly. I think when it's all said and done, he will

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