Lebron James: Patience is a Virtue
Landing in Miami
LeBron will be out 2 week due to his left knee and lower back strain. After his landing in Miami on Christmas day, LBJ has not been moving the same. The last time LBJ landed in Miami he left with two championships. South Beach was not as nice to him this time...Karma?
Leaving Cleveland Again?
Will LBJ return to Miami? As mush as I would love, I think the answer is no. I believe that LBJ learned that he could visit Miami, own a home there and maintain his relationship with D. Wade and C. Bosh whether he plays for the Heat or not.
Rest is the Sweet Sauce of Labor
LeBron has played more regular season minutes, prior to his 30th birthday, than any player in the history of the NBA. The Cavs may be taking the San Antonio Spurs approach. The average age of the Spurs in 29.1 and Cleveland is not far behind with an average age of 28.5. LBJ has just turned 30 and he is not the type of player that takes games off.
Benefits of LeBron's Break
The bright side of LeBron's break is that it will allow the rest of the Cabs to put up more shots and learn to play without him incase they have to do so in the future. The Cavs do not have enough confidence in themselves right now to win a game without LBJ. The Cavs are 0-3 this season without LeBron. Though Kyrie Irving has not been 100%, there is no reasons that the Cavs should not be able to pick-up some wins without LBJ.
Recent Games
The Cavs showed that they have some major flaws after only scoring 7 points in the 3rd quarter of Wednesday, December 31's game against the Bucks. Kevin Love and LBJ were out yet the team has other talented players that have to step up. LeBron also sat out on his 30th birthday vs. the Atlanta Hawks. Kyrie Irving scored 35 points and had 9 assists. If he could have avoided his 8 turnovers, the Cavs would have came out with the win.
LeBron's December 26 game against the Orlando Magic speaks for itself:
Breaking Point
On December 28, 2014, LBJ had one of the worst performances of his entire career vs. the Detroit Pistons. He scored 17 points and had 7 turnovers. This game marked the 2nd time in LeBron's career that he shot less than 30% from the field and committed 7 turnovers.
At this point in LeBron's career he has learned how to play through tough times therefore playing through this period has nothing to offer. Instead, the Cavs have decided to turn this into an opportunity. It is what the New York Knicks should have done a few weeks ago. Considering the fact that LeBron is a good father, his mind has been elsewhere the last few weeks. The holidays have given LBJ a chance to really enjoy his return to Cleveland. His recent injuries came at a time when holiday distractions are at their climax and LBJ has shown that it can all be overwhelming. As opposed to 'playing through' LBJ and the Cavs have decided to slow things down. LeBron will come back 100% and lead his team through the second half of the season. A couple months from now, LBJ and the Cavs will be praised for making this great decision.
LeBron will be out 2 week due to his left knee and lower back strain. After his landing in Miami on Christmas day, LBJ has not been moving the same. The last time LBJ landed in Miami he left with two championships. South Beach was not as nice to him this time...Karma?
Leaving Cleveland Again?
Will LBJ return to Miami? As mush as I would love, I think the answer is no. I believe that LBJ learned that he could visit Miami, own a home there and maintain his relationship with D. Wade and C. Bosh whether he plays for the Heat or not.
Rest is the Sweet Sauce of Labor
LeBron has played more regular season minutes, prior to his 30th birthday, than any player in the history of the NBA. The Cavs may be taking the San Antonio Spurs approach. The average age of the Spurs in 29.1 and Cleveland is not far behind with an average age of 28.5. LBJ has just turned 30 and he is not the type of player that takes games off.
Benefits of LeBron's Break
The bright side of LeBron's break is that it will allow the rest of the Cabs to put up more shots and learn to play without him incase they have to do so in the future. The Cavs do not have enough confidence in themselves right now to win a game without LBJ. The Cavs are 0-3 this season without LeBron. Though Kyrie Irving has not been 100%, there is no reasons that the Cavs should not be able to pick-up some wins without LBJ.
Recent Games
The Cavs showed that they have some major flaws after only scoring 7 points in the 3rd quarter of Wednesday, December 31's game against the Bucks. Kevin Love and LBJ were out yet the team has other talented players that have to step up. LeBron also sat out on his 30th birthday vs. the Atlanta Hawks. Kyrie Irving scored 35 points and had 9 assists. If he could have avoided his 8 turnovers, the Cavs would have came out with the win.
LeBron's December 26 game against the Orlando Magic speaks for itself:
Breaking Point
On December 28, 2014, LBJ had one of the worst performances of his entire career vs. the Detroit Pistons. He scored 17 points and had 7 turnovers. This game marked the 2nd time in LeBron's career that he shot less than 30% from the field and committed 7 turnovers.
At this point in LeBron's career he has learned how to play through tough times therefore playing through this period has nothing to offer. Instead, the Cavs have decided to turn this into an opportunity. It is what the New York Knicks should have done a few weeks ago. Considering the fact that LeBron is a good father, his mind has been elsewhere the last few weeks. The holidays have given LBJ a chance to really enjoy his return to Cleveland. His recent injuries came at a time when holiday distractions are at their climax and LBJ has shown that it can all be overwhelming. As opposed to 'playing through' LBJ and the Cavs have decided to slow things down. LeBron will come back 100% and lead his team through the second half of the season. A couple months from now, LBJ and the Cavs will be praised for making this great decision.
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