LeBron James

[Gus Zing]

Great performance but 2007 against the Pistons and 2012 ECF Game 6 are definitely his best.

The game against the Pistons was his best clutch performance but his game against the Celtics was an all out massacre that really symbolized how LeBron was ready to win a championship. Down 3-2 the year after his 2011 choke probably the most pressure anyone has ever had to win and he just ripped the Celtics hearts. I think he got 45-15 and the craziest part was he couldve gotten 60 if it was a closer game.

I think he had a game against the Pacers that year where he put up 40/18/9

yeesh.

All the more proof that LeBron could have been doing this all along if he stayed with Cavs. But oh well.

Glad he's playing great now.

 

[PedroFlu]

Great performance but 2007 against the Pistons and 2012 ECF Game 6 are definitely his best.

The game against the Pistons was his best clutch performance but his game against the Celtics was an all out massacre that really symbolized how LeBron was ready to win a championship. Down 3-2 the year after his 2011 choke probably the most pressure anyone has ever had to win and he just ripped the Celtics hearts. I think he got 45-15 and the craziest part was he couldve gotten 60 if it was a closer game.

Yes, I can't think a situation where a NBA player had equal or more pressure on his shoulders than LeBron against the Celtics game 6 in 2012. That was utterly epic.

He is the most scrutinized player in the history of the game. Probably the most hated so far. He came from 2 meltdowns against Celtics and Dallas. He was not having a great series again and on the verge of elimination.

That was the turning game of his career, he is what he is today because of that game. That's the best IMO.

But today's game, because of the rivalry, being a game 5, the injuries.. this could very well be a top 10.

 

[NaySmith]

 

[Pioneer10]

I can't believe he did this on a badly sprained ankle. And with no turnovers? Wtf? How is that possible?

And then you have Kyrie playing on half a leg putting up 25 points and playing 39 minutes.

The Pistons and Boston games are of two of the greatest games I've ever seen anyone play and that includes guys like Jordan/Bird/Magic/etc.

This game doesn't live up to that but I can't think of any other guy who just absorbs punishment and injuries like Lebron and puts up a game like this. Isiah had that incredible 4th quarter in the Finals on one leg but he was shot once the adrenaline wore off.

 

[OnSugarHill]

That was a great game by LeBron. This kind of efficiency is more like what I expected out of Cleveland LeBron. I expect the Cavs offense to improve over the offseason, and i think we will see a much greater efficiency in LeBron. With improved offensive sets and some adjustments on his jumper, I think he'll be close to his Miami efficiency. This has been a rough series efficiency wise for him because Kyrie has been hobbled, and Love has been out. Once those guys give the floor the spacing they truly demand, expect LeEfficient to be back

 

[K1rieIrving>AllOtherPG's]

Lebron was like - "fuck this jumpshot bullshit, I'm going to the rim try and stop me"

Freaking love it! Beast mode.

 

[clevelandrox23]

^ Totally agree, maybe his best all around game ever! Those 2 plays on D were FUCKING UNREAL!!!!

IDK about best game ever...Pistons game 5 is still up there.

Falcon you must be a young or haven't followed his entire career closely enough. Big game? Yes. Biggest game ever? Not even close.

 

[Houston RZ34]

Pistons Game 5 is still LeBron's greatest game of all time.

 

[The Red Viper]

Game 6 ECF against Celtics for me.

LeBron's entire legacy was on line. He was being mocked so much for being a choker and what not. Not to mention the talk of breaking up their big three of LeBron, DWade and Bosh. Can't think of a player who had to play a game where so much was on line and was under so much pressure. Bill Simmons' article regarding that game always gives me goosebumps. The only disappointing thing is, that game wasn't while playing in the Cavs jersey!

http://grantland.com/features/the-consequences-caring/

 

[melecoaze]

Game 6 ECF against Celtics for me.

LeBron's entire legacy was on line. He was being mocked so much for being a choker and what not. Not to mention the talk of breaking up their big three of LeBron, DWade and Bosh. Can't think of a player who had to play a game where so much was on line and was under so much pressure. Bill Simmons' article regarding that game always gives me goosebumps. The only disappointing thing is, that game wasn't while playing in the Cavs jersey!

http://grantland.com/features/the-consequences-caring/

I don't know man, scoring the last 25 points and 29 of the last 30 is pretty fucking impressive.

 

[The Red Viper]

Ohh, it is. I think its very close between that Detroit game and that Celtics game. Detroit game was probably his best game. But, the Celtics game would be his greatest. If that makes sense!

 

[NasstyNate]

The numbers on offense speak for themselves, but I was most impressed by his defense. Incredible effort out there. He was a maniac. It took the wind out of his sails toward the end of the game and ground the offense to a halt, but it was over by then. Just a great performance.

 

[Gus Zing]

LeBron's last two home games against the Bulls

35.5/10/5.5 51% from the field.

So I'll be very confident if we're forced to play a game 7.

However, I really hope this team has the killer instinct to end this in 6.

 

[Helium filament]

LeBron was just on a whole nother level last night. I need to rewatch the game, but my take on it at the Q was that in the first quarter, they got LeBron in a lot more catch and shoot positions, where he's a lot more efficient. Not sure why they went away from that in the second half, but it led to less efficient shots for him. Still had an amazing performance throughout the entire game, but that first half was just a privilege to watch.

Oh and this block was pretty ridiculous.

 

[Ohio]

"The Block"