Quote (piatek @ Jun 28 2024 05:07pm)
Had to join Wade, a champion, to get over the hump and learn how to win.
True, Wade was a scoring machine n Clutch carrying the Heat, but LeBron also saved Wade n Heat bringing them back to playoffs n finals. Wade became a defensive point guard and Lebron carrying the Heat offense from 2012- 2014 was sprinting Full court catching Lobs n Dunking everything n blocking all chase down blocks!

Quote (MADmartigan @ Jun 28 2024 11:22pm)
This is when LeBron James learned how to become a champion. Summer of 2011 when you and I were both superstars on D2jsp. LeBron James and the Miami Heat big three had just lost to Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals. A few weeks after that tough loss LeBron went to train with Hakeem Olajuwon in Houston. Learned all the secrets to his post moves and elite footwork. LeBron added that post-up play to his great all-around game and then won the 2012 NBA Finals against the OKC Thunder the following year. His first NBA Title.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwKwiftfVmA
Yeah I remember that!! Hakeem was awesome!!! Looked much more smooth than a prime 26yr old lebron lol

2012 Lebron was on a mission locked in! Game six 45 pt 18 reb 7 assist saved the series from being eliminated by Celtics 4-2.
Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudemaire also learned from Hakeem the Dream post moves but can’t repeat them consistently during games n their Prime years all ended by age 30 losing their athleticism.