Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
He’s a very good player (though not on SGA or Luka level yet) but the MJ comparisons were ridiculous and really unfair to him. I still like what I see overall.
ESPN and the sports talking heads are desperate to make ANT the face of the league. So far he is having a terrible series. [Reply]
Originally Posted by smithandrew051:
Back in the mid 2000’s, every debate show on ESPN would’ve had 20 minutes dedicated to whether or not LeBron should’ve taken the shot or passed at the end there.
Even though it was 100% the correct play, he would’ve been destroyed for that one.
True enough. Of course LeBron was always destroyed for just about anything he did on court because he had to chase a myth his entire career. [Reply]
Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic:
ESPN and the sports talking heads are desperate to make ANT the face of the league. So far he is having a terrible series.
Don’t watch the talking heads other than Wright occasionally but he’s solidly a top 10 player in the league after this playoff run. At his age, that’s a great trajectory to be on.
Hype was getting a bit much though if people were thinking he’s on guys like Luka or SGA’s level though. They have a lot more to their games offensively. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
True enough. Of course LeBron was always destroyed for just about anything he did on court because he had to chase a myth his entire career.
I can hear a younger Skip Bayless in my head:
“MJ would’ve taken the shot and made it. Prince James, once again, came up small in a big moment.” [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
Seems a bit harsh considering he’s just a 4th year player and never played in games at this level/time of the year before.
Luka also might go down as one of the all-time greats when everything is said and done too. Hard to match that level.
I like his upside but just facts assessing the first 2 games of this series
Coaching hasn’t helped so he’s not alone in falling short [Reply]
