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I agree but he wouldn't be able to go into "chill mode" or "GM mode" or any other mode except BEAST mode! The west does not allow rest!

One of my main knocks on LeBron is his path to the finals has essentially been given to him for the past 4 or 5 seasons. Granted, they had to win the appropriate amount of games to make the playoffs, but as the 'stache mentioned above, he can basically sleepwalk through the season and then wake up once the playoffs start and become "the king". GREAT, great player, don't get me wrong. I just want to see what everyone would have to say about him if he had been drafted by/playing for say.... the T-Wolves, Nuggets, or Jazz. They would be relevant, but he would be carrying the team on his back every game and look a little like #13 in the playoffs.

Too soon? :lol:

The cavs would be in the top 4 out west and have a real good chance of beating whoever makes it to the finals Lebron is too good for them not to be.

I disagree. I think the top 4 teams in the west are better than anything in the east. while Lebron and co. did win a couple of games in the finals they basically had a cake walk to the finals compared to any team playing within the west. they were not really tested IMO. if they played in the west on a full time basis I don't think they would have a top four record. Yes they have talent and good talent at that, but playing the west teams 3 and 4 times a year instead of twice would take a toll on their record. fact is the western conference is brutal right now. it's been awhile IMO since we have had years in which 4 or 5 teams can boast legitimate aspirations at winning the championship. Yes Cleveland is within those teams probably in the #5 spot IMO. however when I look at the west I see domination for years to come. GSW, Houston, San Antonio, OKC, Memphis, Clippers, and a rising NO team. I don't see easy playoff matchups for anyone except the top seed. the western playoffs is about matchups. facing the right combination of teams can spell championship for 4-5 teams in the conference. IMO that's just how close the race is. injuries will play a huge part. GSW were lucky last year, but can be derailed by injuries as easily as any of the others. this is what makes this upcoming year super exciting to me. the championship is up for grabs and we have a legitimate shot at it

Edited by rockets best fan, 27 July 2015 - 12:43 AM.