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Presenting the new NBA logo: The Flopgo.
A tribute to the league’s most elite modern skillset — launching yourself horizontally after minimal atmospheric contact, snapping your head back like you got hit by a sniper, and earning free throws for interpretive dance. Truly the golden age of basketball

u/AcanthocephalaLow979 — 8 days ago
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I know people will hate on LeBron, but he just outplayed the current MVP in the entire series - only difference is OKC had the supporting cast, and Lakers didn't.

u/AdeptFuel4824 — 2 days ago
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"I am offended on LeBron's behalf that he's the only guy we ask to take these pay cuts. Did you see Steph Curry in the playoffs because I didn't!"

u/CompoteFragrant3650 — 1 day ago
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8 needed 16 to become 24. I believe we won't win a championship until we find a big who can be an excellent #2, like Pau, AD. Who can fill that hole?

u/ForeignAir7174 — 7 days ago
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"I left everything I could on the floor," said James. —- 🌟LeBron appreciation post.

The Longevity is actually insane. 👑 Can we just take a second to appreciate the fact that we are witnessing the most absurd prime in sports history?

We’re talking about a guy who entered the league with the highest expectations ever placed on a teenager, exceeded every single one of them, and is still out-muscling and out-playing guys half his age in year 22.

Whether you’re a Bron fan or not, you have to respect the blueprint:

• The IQ: Still the best floor general in the game. • The Durability: Spent millions on his body and it shows every single night. • The Resume: 4 Rings, 4 MVPs, All-Time Scoring Leader, and enough highlights to fill a 24-hour loop.

We’ve spent two decades debating his "decline," and the dude just refuses to let it happen. Enjoy him while he's still here, because we are never seeing anything like this again. 🐐

#LeBronJames #LakeShow #Year22

u/Artistic_Emergency64 — 20 hours ago

LeBron Might Have Defeated Father Time!

Total Playoff PTS among Players 41 or older:

LeBron James - 232
Everyone else combined - 212

u/Stat-Defender — 1 day ago

Carlton knows more ball than people who are paid millions to know ball. Kareem is no lower than 3rd all time in the NBA and is easily #1 for totality 🐐

u/ForeignAir7174 — 5 hours ago
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How does change look? Looking at the Lakers roster next year vs. this playoff run

After watching how this postseason played out, it’s clear the "status quo" isn’t the move. We saw flashes of brilliance, but the consistency just wasn't there when the rotations shortened and the pressure dialed up. As we look toward next season, the definition of "change" is going to be the difference between a deep run and another early exit.

Change shouldn't just be about moving names around; it’s about fixing the redundancy in the roster and adding the specific skill sets (shooting, perimeter defense, and transition speed) that were missing in this year's exit.

What do you guys think?

u/Artistic_Emergency64 — 13 hours ago
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LeBron James on retirement: I heard the retirement age in America is 67, so we'll see what happens.

u/Weird_Sandwich8630 — 7 hours ago
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JJ still believe in his Lakers squad after going down 3-0 to OKC

u/Dr_Damon_ — 3 days ago

With the Lakers on the verge of elimination against the Thunder, could tonight's Game 4 be LeBron James' last game in Los Angeles?

u/Exotic-Television279 — 2 days ago