So Lebron finally gets the ring. Irrespective of public opinion, the guy did deserve a ring. He kept coming back and taking his game a level up every time he was pushed down. I recently caught up on the movie "More than a game" - shot pretty much on home video, which tracks Lebron's growing years as a basketball player. In terms of skill and talent, he was clearly unique.
He can guard the ball, play power forward, post up and shoot 3's at will. What was probably missing was the mental strength that saw him missing clutch shots in his years at Cleveland. He was tested again this year in the series against Boston, but he just came out of it much better. On a player like Lebron, there are immense pressures and expectations, given his talent. But crossing the last mile takes much more mental composure and confidence than just talent. Probably why it took him 7 years to get his first ring, while Wade (drafted in the same year) drove his team to a championship in his third year. Probably coz Wade had marginally lesser expectations and was shouldering a team with the support of Shaq ( in his sunset years). In clutch situations, he also seems more confident that LBJ.
Will we see a Miami dominance in the next few years. The next couple of seasons I am sure (assuming no one goes down with injuries). Eric Spoelstra has put together a great team that is defensively as great as their offense. Something that will see them getting the better of other talented teams.
He can guard the ball, play power forward, post up and shoot 3's at will. What was probably missing was the mental strength that saw him missing clutch shots in his years at Cleveland. He was tested again this year in the series against Boston, but he just came out of it much better. On a player like Lebron, there are immense pressures and expectations, given his talent. But crossing the last mile takes much more mental composure and confidence than just talent. Probably why it took him 7 years to get his first ring, while Wade (drafted in the same year) drove his team to a championship in his third year. Probably coz Wade had marginally lesser expectations and was shouldering a team with the support of Shaq ( in his sunset years). In clutch situations, he also seems more confident that LBJ.
Will we see a Miami dominance in the next few years. The next couple of seasons I am sure (assuming no one goes down with injuries). Eric Spoelstra has put together a great team that is defensively as great as their offense. Something that will see them getting the better of other talented teams.
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