I know you are looking at this title wondering didhe write this for shock value, is he serious? My answer is yes I'm dead serious and here is my argument. First of all lets look at the key players for both teams. The Cavs Mo' Williams, Parker, Delonte West, Hickson, Anderson Varejaois giving a nice effort of the benchand they have the Second Coming of Magic Johnson Lebron James.The Lakers have Derek Fisher, Ron Artest, Pau Gasoft, Bynum, and The Black Mamba. They also consistent play from Shannon Brown and Lamar is showing up when he feels like it. Now taking all ofReebok Pittsburgh Steelers #86 Hines Ward Realtree camo Jersey
that into consideration. The Lakers have the better team by FAR on paper. However they haven't been playing like they're the better team. When you watch a Cavs game you see a TEAM effort on the defensive end.Every one plays defense from Lebron down to the scrub on the far edge of the bench next to the Gatorade jug. When you watch a Lakers game you see a consistent defensive effort from Kobe, Shannon Brown, Ron Artest and sometimes Bynum. On the offensive end even though the Lakers look better on paper, the Cavs are far more superior when it comes to shooting. They have Gibson, Mo' Williams and Parker all of whom are in the top 10 in 3 point percentage.The Lakers aren't really a 3 point shooting team with Vujacic going through his shooting slump, He's literally become the Lakers Mascot celebrating Kobe's game winners with more vigor than the Mamba himself! The Lakers bread and butter is pounding the ball inside, but when you look at their losses its not because of lack touches the big men were recieving it was what they were doing with the touches. In every Lakers loss there was a lack of interior pressence by the bigs. In both losses to Cleveland and Denver, Gasol as talented as he is was MAN HANDELED!Hickson and Varejao and the Diesel out worked and battered the Lakers bigs especially Gasoft. Why was this happening when clearly the Lakers have the better team on paper. Because the other the teams that beat them wanted it more. Look at all the close calls the Lakers have had this year that have been forgotten in light of their newly found drive.( One would think that they are actually getting paid to play now!!) We have Kobe's running three point bank shot off one leg over Miami Heat's D-Wade a terrific defender might I add.Then you have Kobe's buzzer beater against the Milwaukee Bucks Charlie Bell, From the time Kobe got the ball you knew that game was over. Then you have Kobe's game winning three against the Kings with his feet barely in bounce. Then he plays through back spasms against the Mavs, and thank God heReebok Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison Realtree camo Jersey
did because he ended up hitting the go head bucket in that game. THEN he hits the game winner against Boston with Ray Allen playing the best defense you can possibly play.The million dollar question is would the Lakers had of won those games if Kobe wasn't there to save them? 3 of 5 of five of those wins were sub .500 teams. So what would the Lakers do if Kobe was out for a whole season and wouldnt be able to go until the playoffs? Would they even make the playoffs with Kobe. I mean yeah they are on a 4 game win streak now, but what if Kobe was out as many games and Pau and Artest were out this year would they still be the best in the West with Denver playing the type of ball they have been playing? I think not.Truth is the Eastern Conference is so weak the Cavs could make it to the playoffs without Lebron. You don't even have to be a .500 team to make it to the playoffs in the East. I know you Cav fans are probally saying without Lebron Cleveland aren't Title contenders. My rebutal is they aren't title contenders with him, remember Lebron and the Cavs were beat convincingly in the playoffs last year by the Magic.Now think back to that playoff series against the rockets without Kobe the lakers don't make it out the first round let alone hang another banner.This isn't a slap to the face to Lebron I love his game, but playing in a pick and roll offense against Eastern Conference opponents he's supposed to do the numbers that he does.The only thing between the Nuggets and the 1st place slot in the Western conference is 5 game winning shots from Kobe. Damn a triple double thats greatness personified. Most players won't hit 5 game winning shots their whole career! Heres the kicker Ladies and Gentleman the season is only at the halfway mark.So much his going into what the Lakers are doing Reebok San Francisco 49ers #21 Frank GORE Realtree camo Jersey
now since Kobe is hurt, When in all actuality they should of been playing with that sense of urgency all season long. They are getting credit for something thatthey get paid good GOOD money to do. I'm not impressed the Nuggets have been winning without Carmel Anthony. With the Eastern Conference as weak as it is I'm sure the Cavs could pull off a 4 game winning streak without Lebron also!
没有评论:
发表评论