When LeBron James Starts At Point Guard
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- After losing 4 games in a row, the Lakers adjusted by starting LeBron James at point guard, to which they absolutely torched the OKC Thunder.
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This was the formula for the Lakers in 2020 they never should’ve never went away from that. LeBron is clearly at his best with the ball in his hands running the offense
Sure but the guy is 67 years old, he cant sustain that for the regular season. Come playoffs, I fully expect Bron to take more over more often. Normally DLo / AR are good enough to sustain us during the regular season but Dlo is in a slump right now.
@@ernesto829067?🤪
@@ernesto8290people also liked to gloss over the fact Lebron was injured last season which is the reason he was so passive
@@ernesto8290But i dont think how it was sustainable when Vogel & Ham plays him at the 5 with all the physical centers down low. The most healthiest season when he run the PG spot
I've been preaching this since the bubble. Let bron run the PnR with AD and surround him with 3&d wings. And I understand the lakers probably dont want lebron to be exerting that much energy in year 21 but this should for sure be a potential gameplan come playoff time.
Love seeing lbj at point. Truly highlights his iq and playmaking ability, i think he should be the primary pg going forward. Hes just so smart and talented its really effective and is real fun to watch
The rough on his body at that age
@@jmanbee1334 Actually it won't be. Because all they have to do is let one of the other players bring the ball up the court and once they cross half court LBJ can go get the ball and start the offense like he did in Cleveland and Miami...
Won them the chip in 20 imo
@@jmanbee1334 tbh he looks his best since his 2021 bron and this is lebron were talking about he may be old but he still was iron man and better conditioned than 92% of the league
@@dazyaqua9989it’s crazy that he old but they still can’t stop him getting to the rim when he wants
To have control of that game like that against a team that is really good was impressive. Still don’t know how they lost to Chicago but I’m glad they got this Dub.
Yeah I can’t figure out how they lost to Chicago too
@@baconeggcheesepodcast9390no effort
@@baconeggcheesepodcast9390 Chicago is playing super good right now and Coby white is averaging 25 5 and 5 since Zach Lavigne went down.
@@Manuel-so7mz win
They are loosing because of ham he doesn’t know what he’s doing as a matter of fact the lineup in this game if he switched cam for reaves that offense is so much better
Can he play all roles? It's crazy.
Yes but he would have a hard time guarding centers like Jokic and Embiid if he played 5
He could guard all 5 positions till 2013-14, now he has hard times guarding skilled 5 having less leap ability..
Watch usa vs spain in the redeem team of 2012 when he had to guard Marc Gasol and did a great job
@@vladfather916 yeah but honesly who isnt ? like these 2 guys are auto buckets
@@vladfather916 I see. Even ordinary bigman also gets difficulty to guard both.
@@crisisakagod Sengun maybe lmao
Great video! The size that the point Bron lineup really caused a lot of problems for the smaller OKC team; whenever AD or Lebron got into the post it was an instant mismatch and OKC had to help and be thrown into rotation. Lakers managed to get lots of offensive rebounds as well. On defense it shielded them from the guard to guard screens that OKC liked to use to target Reaves and DLo in the PNR.
OKC needs a large athletic forward in their starting lineup and rotation as well, wonder what moves they’re gonna make.
Lauri to OKC will move the masses.
Lauri
@@HoopVenue Markanen? But, with whom they trade?
@@Don69Mukgiddey
Chet is a big body and a great shot blocker, but he gets bullied way too much by physical teams. This will be an issue come playoff time and they need a guy who can be an enforcer. Lauri is awesome and idk how much he’d help them on defense, but would definitely give them some extra size.
his jumpshot has been so good this season. The thunder played them kinda well by taking away a lot of passing options, but Lebron killed them with his jumper and there really is no guarding that.
I’m so happy lakers are with this defensive lineup with bron at pg.
He has said for a years now that he doesn't want to play point so probably won't see this a lot :/
Yeah it’s a good line up
With vando and cam too 😳
@@kaiba6345 source?
@@kaiba6345doesn’t matter. Ad doesn’t like playing the 5 but if they want to win, that’s what it’s gonna tske
Lebron James is top 5 and he’s not 5432
You’re obsessed with the Goat debate. Relax.
@@AnthonyCriss-8 you are obsessed with being ignorant. Top 5 in the nba today. This is not a goat debate. Triggered Lebron hater
@@wontstopjoc I’m not a LeBron hater whatsoever 😂. And if you’re talking about the current NBA, LeBron James is definitely NOT the best in the League, what are you talking about😹. It’s between Giannis, Jokic, and Embiid.
@@AnthonyCriss-8 i respect your opinion. And sir I have my own
@@wontstopjoctop 3 right now only jokic and luka
this is exactly how they won the finals if bron stays at the point I think they could win it all
they will have problems with the Celtics, the Timberwolves, the Bucks and the Nuggets... all somewhat big teams themselves that overall have better rosters. Austin Reeves is great coming from the bench, but Russel overall is a letdown!
@@antonquirgst2812Russell is why they lost to Denver last year. He will either be traded or minutes greatly reduced by the playoffs this year
@@antonquirgst2812only team that clearly is fav over them is nuggets. Minnesota is basically the jazz from a few years ago. Replace Mitchell with Ant. Gobert is easy to scheme around come playoff time
@@Martillo81015 maybe- but the Lakers strenght rlly is size and the timberwolves got a couple of big bodies (even without gobert) - i think their record says something this season.
@@Martillo81015 Russel was a letdown 4 sure but the real reason is that murray outplayed LeBron in thos semi finals (by 23 points exactely- while AD- jokic canceleed out int erms of points as did the benches on both sides.) Those games couldve been won with either Bron or another guy hitting some clutch shots. maybe Bron can keep his 40% from 3 up and stay consistent in shooting this playoff run!
Great vid, LeBron is just amazing at every position, maybe the only person like this ever...
shooting guard?
@@blackass9899he came into the league at shooting guard
@@jamallmendez6310I See You Know Your Shit🤷🏿♂️
he played shooting gaurd before when he first came into the league.@@blackass9899
Larry Bird the #1 SF All Time
LeBron has a losing record on Super Teams..
Shai was being a hater early. I'm glad Lebron put him in his place
Lakers the 9th seed goofy 😂
@@ozzee5094goofy the Lakers were a play in team last year and made the conference finals. Our record doesn’t matter at the end of the day, in the playoffs anything can happen
@@matthewford3778 record does matter goofy the lakers have a stacked roster and are a 9th seed that’s nothing to be proud of. Young thunder squad is the 3rd seed. Embarrassing.
@@ozzee5094still got a lot of season left lakers won’t finish 9th and talk when shai have some rings or mvps
@@ozzee5094 injuries to key players that’s why
Lmao Lebron wanted a pick from Reaves so he can bully Shae in the paint. Honestly there’s nobody on the Thunder roster that can stop him 1v1.
I only caught the end of Jordan's greatness, I was also a massive Shaq and Allen Iverson fan once he was drafted to the sixers, point is I'm so glad I've had the opportunity to watch LeBron from day one. We're in the midst of a greatness that probably won't happen again in my lifetime or many of the people watching this video no matter your age. LeBron is a different level of basketball player and athlete.
I like this commentary, really highlights chemistry and depth of the squad. great video.
Really glad you enjoyed!
LeBron's slashing game is somehow still elite which is absurd. Putting him at the point maximises that advantage while creating space inside for his teammates who aren't great from beyond the line. Davis' mobility also helps suck the defense out and allow space for either LeBron or one of the wings to drive into.
Because they don't call offensive fouls or carries on him. He literally does it everytime he goes to the basket.
Title could've easily been just "Bron GOATing".
Your breakdowns are so good , keep up the good work
Thank you!
Last night was gorgeous basketball. I’m so excited for this team in the post season.
Great vid HV, do u think Bron can run full time Pg like he did in 2020?
I think as long as he has some secondary ball-handling to occasionally take pressure off of him, he definitely can make it work. DLo/Reaves operating more off-ball, but sometimes taking control to give Bron some rest sounds like a great recipe.
@@HoopVenuesounds about right ❤😂
The dude is just different
LBJ has always been a pass first guy actually he's whatever his team needs from him. He did the same thing in Cleveland & Miami run point. And don't forget the year they won the title in LA he led the league in assists...
Yeah a 💯 percent facts the only reason bron didn't win many championships because his enemy team is more elite more superstars more solid than his team cavs era and lakers injury era
Losing record on Super Teams.
Thanks
5,000 less assists with 1,000 more turnovers than Stockton, but somehow this guy is one of the best playmakers in NBA history? He's a mid playmaker at best, with a mid IQ. He consistently makes bonehead plays that cause turnovers, and takes terrible shots. He's a less productive, slightly more efficient westbrook.
@@Va11idus See, when you make comments like that it's not even worth addressing but let me give you what you want. 5K less assts and 1k more turnovers yet when we talk about the ''GREATEST'' I've never heard Stockton's name. I'll do you one better than that ''The Mailman'' Karl Malone was asked who's the best player ever and he didn't say his teammate Stockton or his arch rival MJ; no, he said LBJ so you make no sense but I'll entertain your desperate and feeble attempt to minimize LBJ's greatness I get that too. Also, when you've watched televised games that LBJ has played on be it the Cavs, Heat & now LA what do you see and hear? In his prime, and even now to a certain extent what do you hear from players, commentators & coaches I know what you hear they ''ALL'' say he's one of, or arguably the ''GOAT'' and you've even heard if MJ & Magic had a baby it wld be LBJ..So, see, it's not an indictment on LBJ it's an indictment on you bc you can't differentiate dislike for ''GREATNESS''...and you know what you watch whether to criticize or hope he fails but you watch. And the bottom-line is ''YOU KNOW THAT WE KNOW YOU KNOW'' and that has to hurt. He may not be your goat but it's getting harder for ppl like you to find reasons to say he's not & that has to hurt too... In-closing, he has 5k less assts than Stockton but still top 4 all-time in assts and has 20k more points than Stockton..Just stop you can't win and you make ''NO SENSE''...but I digress....
@@lilbuck70 ironic you bring up Malone. If Bron never leaves the Cavs, he is Malone 2.0. A loser with a nice stat line.
Not to mention,this lakers squad is the most versatile team Lebron ever had,they can play out with different lineup evey night .
not true
It may seem that way, but the lack of shooting doesn't really put it above the 2018 Cavaliers.
The reason why they go with this lineup is because the Lakers usually have a slow start and usually trail by 20 points after the first quarter. So they figure to prioritize the defense with versatile wings disrupting passing lanes and have a size advantage maybe disrupting shots taken by opposing teams. Yes they will sacrifice shooting, and offensive options like D-LO or Reaves. However, LBJ and AD are both capable of playmaking and creating their own shot. There is no need to have other scorers on. It is either rallying and trading baskets with opposing teams or prioritizing getting stops while sacrificing a little bit of offense. It worked in this game as OKC was up 39-36 at the end of the first period. Only up by 4 points compared to other games where the Lakers would be down by 20 points and would have to come back from a crazy deficit.
Hope he plays another 5 years
Not really anyways. Maybe just 1 season with Bryce before he is officially retired.
This just shows how bad of a coach Darvin Scam should’ve been playing Vanderbilt when he was the main reason for that push to the playoffs last season
Darvin Ham is the best available coach for this team.
Vanderbilt is still coming back from injury. It takes time to get back
I love when Lbj and Ad play bully ball. When they both get physical they are hard to beat.
Lol 😂dude is not normal
had this coaching staff of lakers did against the bulls, against the timberwolves, lakers should have 18 wwins now.
The weight room will take care of the rest. Lol I like that
the real problems is coaching,coaching system and rotation, keep lebron davis, rui,cam redish,prince, vando,reaves rotation. plus dlo off the bench
Greatest to ever do it
This is how I see it. At this point the GOAT debate is almost an existential debate. I’m 62, I’ve watched it all. Jordan was meteor, a majestic supreme meteor… a fast meteor. Lebron is the sun, always there… for years… who’s still here… for years, still shining bright. You’re picking nonsensical hairs if you’re going on and on about any GOAT debate. They are both… ASTRONOMICALLY AMAZING. To belittle one to build the other is a disservice to the game. BOTH are GOAT, sometimes there’s more than 1.
Absolutely love this take, well said.
@@HoopVenue Thanks Hoop!!! I’m pretty much fed up with the debate, I found an analogy that works for me, it’s apples and oranges anymore. My focus is just watching what remains of Lebron’s time, to me it’s the greatest sports spectacle we are so fortunate to behold. Keep up the good work! ✌🏼
Love the consistent quality vids bro. LeGoat still top 5 when the Lejumper falling. (Which it has all season)
Good breakdown . I really enjoy watching it
So glad to hear it, thanks for watching!
Babe I’m not lying when I say I can last as long I’m bed as lebron has on the court. I just need to take a break because HoopVenue dropped!
Bro 😭😭
LeBron is the nba-all time scorer, but I always felt that his greatest gift is his vision and passing ability. That is what separates him from Michael Jordan in any other player in the GOAT contest. Jordan did not have LeBron's gift for passing and seeing the entire floor.
his eyes were too yellow to have the vision
Facts bro. I love mj as well but bron if different
All that sounds nice.. until you need to go win a championship.
LeBron not in any GOAT discussion.
Losing record on Super Teams
I agree. I have thought about this a lot, and I think the best way to put it to MJ fans is this -- Jordan is the greatest position player of all time! Nobody has ever played any single position better than Jordan played shooting guard. So when the Bulls built a perfect team around him, with a HOF coach that could play to MJ's strengths as a shooting guard, he led them to multiple championships.
But LeBron is one of a kind. He's the greatest small forward ever AND the best point guard ever! He's basically like Karl Malone and Magic Johnson combined. LeBron is #1 all time in playoff scoring, AND #1 all time in playoff assists, AND #4 all time in playoff rebounds. So he gives you what a wing does best (scoring) and what a big does best (rebounds) and what a PG does best (assists) all in one player! GOAT!
@larsonpark3819 Smh.. it's Fake News saying LeBron is #1 All Time in playoff points or assists.
Why? bc it's based on longevity, not on a per game basis.
- Also he cheated the game.. rigging an already weak Eastern conference by creating Super Teams, but still struggled going 6-7 games vs bad teams.. then got to the NBA Finals and was exposed.
- Also LeBron rejects coaching and runs the "LeSystem offense". A proven failed offense where he dribbles entire shot clocks away and his teammates have no idea when or of he'll pass. Usually a late pass, or awkward step back (brick) 3.. Proven failed LeSystem bc overall losing record on Super Teams.
- Prime LeBron Missed playoffs in LA 2019
- 2022 missed the Play-in with a Prime AD Super Team 50 losses
they won the chip with bron running the 1.
Loved the breakdown 🔥
Thanks!
LBJ is an animal!
Facts!
Lakers struggling aswell record is ass 🤷
So all they had to do was put DLO at SG and Lebron at PG.
Nah we’ll take a larger defender in the starting lineup. Dlo can be shot hungry on the bench.
Exactly
I love your videos dude keep up the great work!
Thank you so much!
Better Laker currently, AD or Lebron?
I say AD cause his defensive impact being their anchor and rim protector but lebron still the 🐐
Still not sure in the playoffs, but I think Bron’s been the best this regular season.
@@jokeph1852Ad had too many single digit point games..he's gone scoreless in the second half of a few games this season.People saying LeBron defense is bad should check his defensive rating.
Lebron
@@Stephen32-zs7jm I agree he’s a good defender, but.. defensive rating is a pretty bad stat.
this was a really good video I must say. LBJ is goat
Glad you enjoyed!
His iq is too strong just an absolute floor general 🐐
Lmao if LeBron retired in 2014 he still has more points than Currys entire career. Curry is not better offensively.
Who stated he is?
@@mattorr2256 steph curry himself from interview way back before warriors winning championships
@@Paul-bt9dtwell then I bet he wishes he could take that one back…. Steph has matured quite a bit since then
amazing breakdown! dope
Glad you enjoyed!
The good thing about running the offense through AD on some plays is that AD was a point guard in HS. It might've been a long time ago, but he probably still is familiar with doing that. Compare that to Walmart Rodman on the Spurs that never played PG before lmao.
beautiful breakdowns and analysis as always love the content, what do you think about ad at the 5 btw
Thank you! I love AD at the 5, keeps him in the middle on offense and defense, makes him more involved.
do you think he could have the same defensive value if lakers got a center lets just say for example myles turner and put ad at the 4?@@HoopVenue
Great video, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
At the age of 38 we now have to add lebron to the goat PG debate 😂 magic and curry shitting bricks rn
Exactly lol
He was point in 2020 and won doing so he’s literally just the greatest all around player ever
@@tmub23 facts bro can play 1-5 and be top 15 in all those positions ong
now this is a great basketball CH!
It’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for your support!
I’m high as hell! This shit is golden! 😂😂
Excellent breakdown.
Glad you enjoyed!
Lebrons biggest move he can make would be to become a raptor. The land mass alone..
Why lol
Great vid . could u please make a vid on trae avg 30 and 10 for the last 7 games
Definitely want to make one on Trae very soon.
Bron is a natural born point guard. He should have played point his whole career. It would have been a career long mismatch every night in his favor?
GOAT JAMES.
Great vid, wanted to ask 2020 bron or 2016 curry and why ? (2020 since that’s the point guard version of bron)
2016 Steph, primarily because I don’t quite think LeBron was the level of scorer he was in Cleveland, and Steph has the off-ball/shooting advantage.
@@HoopVenue 2020 Bron easily. 2016 didnt deliver. He had to call Durant to beat LeBron in 2017 and 2018.
@@jackjax7921yea that’s not even a debate.
That In-season has his legs under him nice ! He usually doesn't get his legs til close to all- star break
Loved the analysis wanted to ask who’s better a better offensive player Kd or bron this szn?
Probably Bron? Idk, both have been incredible.
@@KoreanBoy9713 atm. KD is the moste effective scorer in the league!
Lebron can play all positions he is complete player ..
That’s what crazy we haven’t seen a player like him since Magic
Darvin Hamm has been with the team long enough to know DeAngelo Russell plays out of control and turns the ball over a lot.
He's unreliable most times than not.. It angers me coz hes capable of being a great shooter. I think he gets lazy o smthm
LeBron is so much better as a point guard. He does this every time he plays point guard. Skip Bayless even says LeBron is the best point guard he’s ever seen.
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Jrue Holiday tomorrow bro😮
great content
Glad you enjoyed!
If they can get it right, they winning the chip, their lineup is so interchangeable its going to be an interesting playoff. Especially in the West, West will win championship
It's confusing why the Lakers deviated from Lebron at the point after winning a title with it. The McGee, AD, Bron, KCP, Danny Green starting 5 that won the title had a few vulnerabilities; defending quicker point guards and ball handling if a smaller quick energetic guy (think Derrick Jones Jr.) decided to pick up Lebron full court and wear him down. They also had a problem with needing "Lebron Lite" coming off the bench to maintain their identity. This is the role Rondo played superbly which is why he was so vital to the championship. When teams put a small player on Lebron, Rondo would bring it up and let Lebron post him up. They made a great move that offseason bringing in a 6th man point guard that could defend smaller guards; however, the mistake was giving into Schroeder's desire to start rather than bringing him off the bench and maintaining their big starting five identity. Then, the Lakers doubled down by trading for Westbrook (and sabotaging his career). Finally, they are getting back to what worked with the AD/Bron pairing. Not that it's a guarantee to win; however, it just strikes us as odd that the Lebronkers never went back to the proven formula.
HE THE GOAT
can you do a video on Devin booker this season even tho the suns are struggling.
Definitely!
I really hope OKC is able to sign Bron and complete this rebuild. If he's able to do what he did against the Thunder with the Lakers lineups, imagine what he could do with OKC' lineup against the league. He could possibly play another 3-5 years with the right team and conservative minutes.
What would OKC have to give up for LBJ??
What would OKC have to give up for LBJ??
@mattorr2256 nothing much really, they'd just have to draft his son, offer him north of 50m/year and, guarantee playing time together with his son and tbh the thunder love their guards so why not take the risk and draw in all the media to boost a small market teams revenue??
@@jaidenross9562bron said he wouldn’t care about money if he can play with his son, so I doubt that OKC would have to pay him that much
Imagine this lineup but with Klay Thompson instead of TP
incoming trade
6:50 dlo did Chet dirty 😂
Very good video
Thanks!
Its not rare because we've seen it already when bron becomes the point guard in 2020 season thats why they become champions that season... Bron is the point and ad is on the Pforward the only difference is ad is the center/ pforward
Great content I like your point of view
Glad you enjoyed!
Great Film 🎞️ Breakdown!!!
Who do You think should finish Games for US - I got LBJ/AR/Cam/Rui/AD
Thanks! I probably agree with that finishing lineup, assuming the second LBJ is supposed to be AD.
Rui/Prince is tough for me, because I think Rui offers more size/scoring/rebounding, but I do like Prince’s shooting and extra passing a lot.
@@HoopVenue - Agreed/Fosho and thanks for the AD Correction!!!!
This desperation to go thru ad.. anyone has a green light.. is nonsense. Go with the greatest scoring/facilitation combo player in history. It works..
Do Coby White next I wanna know if this stretch is fluke or if he can be a parlay regular 😂
Tbh? I like this better than the current plays in this era. I'm a Curry fan and now I can see why Magic is the GOAT PG. That's why Bron is the number 2 GOAT ig
That D’Angelo play was mean!! 6:52
Had poor Chet lost in that play for a moment
Great breakdown. He is the best PG in the league if he wants to play it.
LBJ at point is sooo good~ but it is not sustainable and may burn out Lebron, he said that he doesnt want to always initiate the offense anymore. Because if we go to this route every game, what would be left in the tank come playoff time?
But now at least we know that they can go to this lineup and go hard at it. Go Lakers!
Load managed the previous game vs Minnesota.. now you're praising him.
Soft Era
@@KaineTremaine huh? I dont criticise LBJ, I'm actually a LeBron fan.. and I don't get why there are still sooo many haters.. maybe because they don't want to see him be great at some games.
Bron hunted SHai LMAO
This is what Pop is tryna do in San Antonio?
Bro someone should send this to okc so they can get ready for labron in January 😅
He’ll just adjust to their adjustment bron is crazy ash 😂 basketball savant
breakdown videos always better. other channels just post highlights then interviews
Everyone’s got their styles, glad you enjoy mine!
This was LBJ and AD play style on 2020. But 2020 was better since AD is on PF and 2020 line up had more shooter and center.
The should start LeBron at point more often
To God be the glory!
I’m not going to sit here and argue he’s a point guard, but if I’m making an all time starting lineup, Lebron is my starting point guard over magic and Steph
The last time the Lakers won it all was LeBron at the point. If they want a chance to win it all again they need to keep him at the point
LePointGuard
Really its a good and amazing job for LBJ! Good luck on the next game between Boston go go Lakers for the win!
I don't like this new lineup. I want Reaves starting with Reddish or Vando, and have DLo play sixth man. That's the clearl cut best rotation, to stagger LeBron and Russell as much as possible and always have a good passer on the floor.
Also, I'd like Rui more on the floor. Having someone who is 6'9 and can shoot is very important, especially if he stops missing dunks.
lebron is not top 5, he is worth top 1. in scoring.
He definitely is top 5
To God be the glory!7x
Which PG peak is better 87 Magic or 2020 Bron and why?
I’d say Magic, by that point Bron had lost some of his burst and I’d say that’s enough to give Magic’s offensive skillset the advantage.
It's crazy that this is even a good comparison. Magic Johnson is the greatest point guard in the history of the NBA, yet LeBron has a comparable peak at PG.
That is insane.
I'm going with 87 Magic on this one, but still.
I’m going with Lebron
Best pg ever
AD IS PLAYING HIS BEST BASKETBALL. TOP BIG TO ME ONLY CUZ HE WON IN COLLEGE AND PROS AND OLYMPICS.