This performance was trash Pistons already were older by this time in 2007 and Ben Wallace was gone to Chicago. The year before with Ben Wallace the Pistons sent the Cavs home packing
Ya'll gotta realize - James was 22 here. Same age as Ant Edwards last season, younger than Luka or Tatum. And he did this, in this moment, against arguably the best defense of the 2000's era. And he had very little help.
@@chitownkidd33 It's possible. Watch podcasts on it. Iverson in Denver, refs were told to call certain calls against him. Rasheed in Portland, Joe Dumars told him refs were told to call fouls and techs on him because of his anger in past games. Dominick Wilkins said his coach said the commissioner said I have to pull starters out the game early so David Robinson can score 70 finishing the season as league leader in scoring, not Shaq. So it wouldn't be the 1st time referees helped. La vs sac game 6. I'm just crazy huh, dog?!
@Clolk5 the people that says " He doesn't have " KILLER INSTINCT" are the people whose DO NOT UNDERSTAND BASKETBALL. LeBron plays the 6 positions when he's inside the court including thinking like a coach. Bro 6 positions at once. He's definitely the GOAT🐐
@@Copiium.. With all due respect young lady, his opinion is just an opinion. If I say Charles Barkley the best NBA player of all time it doesn't mean it's true, it's only my opinion.
He was basically playing with dudes from LA fitness. Meanwhile Kobe had Shaq for his first few. Then prime Bynum, prime Pau, dpoy in arrest, and 6moty in Lamar. “But lebron had a super team durrr”
maaann when this guy retires, it will just be sad that he wasnt appreciated for how gifted he trully is while he was still playing.. my goodness, he is the goat bruh.
Dude the first game I ever saw was when LeBron hit that fade away 3 buzzer beater in the playoffs vs Orlando in 09. Naturally, I also fell in love with the game.
So serious I’ll be crying as it plays … same goes for Stephen curry those two are the best to ever do it. KD “shoulda” made the list but he abandoned Westbrook
I'm blessed to have seen this live on TV as a teenager. Very nostalgic and one of the goat performances but pistons interior defense was trash here, after ben wallace went to bulls the pistons have no rim protection
@@lloydstanford6070 While I’m relatively convinced that nobody was going to stop LeBron that evening, I think the Pistons’ inside woes were compounded by the Antonio McDyess ejection earlier in the game as well.
Funny how they don't even acknowledge lebron's consistency and longevity, and they swear jordan is better cause he has the higher peak but jordan never had a performance like this and he also never beat a 70+ team while being 1st at every stat category. Lmaooo
Jordan didn’t have a higher peak, compare the best 15 seasons from Lebron to MJ (Because MJ only played 15 seasons), and you’ll see Lebron is on the same level, maybe even higher according to the advanced analytics stats.
This game he became a legend. And broke my heart as a pistons fan. Pistons were so close this year to going to the finals. This series was heart breaking.
He was a freak. He was literally the type of player you made in 2k create a player. We hadn’t seen someone that big, that fast, and that smart. A large part of his longevity was his ability to realize he had SO many tools, he didn’t have to score 50 a night to make a career. His choices to surround himself with talent rather than be a one trick money pony actually helped his legacy IMO.
no matter who people consider the best player - what is undeniable is that LeBron James IS the NBA finals. the man made every final except one in the 10 years from 2011 to 2020. and he also made the final in the season this game happened. unreal.
LeBron James, often dubbed "The King," has revolutionized the game of basketball with his unmatched versatility, court vision, and dominance. A four-time NBA champion and one of the most prolific scorers in history, LeBron's ability to impact the game in every aspect-whether through scoring, passing, or defense-sets him apart from his peers. His longevity and consistent performance, even in the later stages of his career, defy expectations, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest athletes ever. Beyond the court, LeBron's leadership in social justice, philanthropy, and education, particularly through his "I PROMISE" school initiative, showcases his commitment to making a lasting impact on and off the floor.
@ that is only the one time he sold no excuses but saying he isnt clutch for only one year or conference, does not mean you will not include all the seasons that hes been clutch
@@alexnather7614 in 2 decades that is the only one you can talked every man has ups and lows but that is the only series in dallas you can barked and you said all 2011 shvt the fvk up.
I was a hard-core MJ fan when i was kid, but i don't get offended when people call LeBron the GOAT. He's an absolute marvel. 6 Finals losses? Who cares?! All those losses can't erase this performance. The 6 Finals losses are are just battle scars on a king who's been through many wars.
If you're a fan of the game then you should know that basketball is a team sport 5v5 not 1v5 or 1v1 or 2v5 teams win championships players win MVPs.....how can a single player have finals records in team sports 🤔 it's totally delusional 😮you can't dismiss billion dollar team's just to fit baseless narratives......
@@FillyouupSplash Facts. And then you would simply look at how said player performed in those finals. He literally only has one meltdown in 2011 but made up for it by coming back down 3-1 against the greatest team ever. Mans became the first person to lead all five statistical categories for players on both teams in the finals. Who's doing that?
I respect people like this. I made the same mistake with Kobe as I was a TMac guy. I hate that I missed out on such a great career that's why I'm done hating. Plus I'm older now too.
This was a magnificent performance. I'm no LeBron hater, I don't call him names or whatever. But here's the issue, an all time great player has these games. The Goat player this is the baseline!
I didn't watch this game that night because i was watching ESPN. When SportsCenter came on that night the first thing they talked about and showed highlights of was this game and what Lebron did.
Im not even a lebron guy in a jordan guy through and through but lebron was the same age as a senior in college not only an entire franchise but an entire city sports city on his back
Pistons looked totally lost on a lot of these plays without Ben Wallace. LeBron went to work on them and dominated. I remember jumping out of my seat during this performance. He carried them
🔥After this game, do you think anyone would believe you if you tell them this performance isn’t even a scratch on the surface of what he eventually does in his Career.? 👑🐐👑🐐👑🐐👑🐐👑 And you can’t even tell them what happens at the end because his dominance isn’t over yet. 👑 🐐
This is 100% more impressive than 81 vs the raptors this is the pistons an ALL TIME great defensive team that had 5 guys make all nba defensive teams at some point in their careers in a home playoff game tied 2-2 and there was simply no answer this man is the 🐐 no debate
@@silewis9396 Because for one how do you go into double overtime with a subpar Pistons team without Ben Wallace, two if Kobe would’ve had a game like this people like you and everybody else who’s a Bronsexual would be calling him a ballhog and 3 if you take out his stats in game 5 and actually see what he averaged you’ll realize that he had a poor performance the entire series
This is one of the dumbest comments I’ve ever read about basketball. This Detroit team was not all time great. Their defensive anchor and all time great defender Ben Wallace was gone. Chauncey Billups is literally guarding Bron for most of the possession. Better than 81 pts 😂🤦♂️
This game really showed the value of Ben Wallaces defense and Larry Browns coaching for the Pistons. Terrible rim protection and no helps or good rotations.
25 straight, and the game winner. Stop playing man. Crossovers, dunks, layups, fade aways, 3s, all contested. This performance is one of a kind.
This performance was trash Pistons already were older by this time in 2007 and Ben Wallace was gone to Chicago. The year before with Ben Wallace the Pistons sent the Cavs home packing
@@ImUseless88 haha stop hatin you looked like pathetic
@@ImUseless88name checks out 💀
@@ImUseless88 older? bro, tell it tao 39-year old bron lmao u cryin
@ I don’t care what LeBron age is today 😂😂 in 2007 LeBron was 22 he wasn’t in prime end of story
Ya'll gotta realize - James was 22 here. Same age as Ant Edwards last season, younger than Luka or Tatum. And he did this, in this moment, against arguably the best defense of the 2000's era. And he had very little help.
facts.
Absolutely insane. But it wasnt the same defense, ben wallace wasn't on the team this season (he won 4/5 dpoys from 02-06 before this season)
okay who cares everyone is different yall always wanna compare people
It wasn’t the same defense tho and they’re missing one of their most important players in Ben Wallace, but yes an all time performance
@@natee03you care fool...you commented 😮......
Im drunk watching this Lebron the goat bra idgaf
17 years ago still going strong 💪🏿
I felt that 😂❤
Oh stop it
@@WawaMarvel he has stats to back it up
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The whole Pistons team looking at each like wth is going on
Think the refs helped on this one
@@seanfulgham8070 not at all.
@@chitownkidd33 It's possible. Watch podcasts on it. Iverson in Denver, refs were told to call certain calls against him. Rasheed in Portland, Joe Dumars told him refs were told to call fouls and techs on him because of his anger in past games. Dominick Wilkins said his coach said the commissioner said I have to pull starters out the game early so David Robinson can score 70 finishing the season as league leader in scoring, not Shaq. So it wouldn't be the 1st time referees helped. La vs sac game 6. I'm just crazy huh, dog?!
Bro😂😂😂😂
@@seanfulgham8070Excuses. He's too big and fast for anyone guarding him and then he had the jumper going. How is any of that due to refs
This is the game that made lebron go from a superstar to a legendary player
You're absolutely right. This game literally started his legacy
I forgot Bron was young once
Lol. He still can play Like this is the crazy thing
Haha
Crazy there’s a whole generation that doesn’t know about young bron and that’s coming from a 23 year old
Everyone forgot he was young lol 23 year old LeBron would crush these mfs offensively and defensively
To the haters that say LeBron has no killer instinct this game against the pistons in their building proves otherwise
@Clolk5 the people that says " He doesn't have " KILLER INSTINCT" are the people whose DO NOT UNDERSTAND BASKETBALL. LeBron plays the 6 positions when he's inside the court including thinking like a coach. Bro 6 positions at once. He's definitely the GOAT🐐
@@clolk5 🥇🥇🥇MVP of the Olympics ✊🏾✊🏾
No defense. Should be able to score.
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My all time fave game of his because I was in the building this night. He demoralized the pistons.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
This man everywhere!
Yeah all time performance for sure! #LetBronCook
He definitely was in God Mode there’s no doubt about that
The best playoff game I have ever seen!
You must be a teenager
Big Facts 💯
Exactly lol kids
@@seanfulgham8070he's not wrong
@@Copiium.. With all due respect young lady, his opinion is just an opinion. If I say Charles Barkley the best NBA player of all time it doesn't mean it's true, it's only my opinion.
Lebron James literally carried this trash team for almost a decade its crazy.
On god he took bums to the finals 😂
him hitting a 50 piece and STILL losing by double digits in 2018 should have opened a lot more eyes
And he's still playing at a high level! This is the most competitive era of basketball in history and he continues to dominate !
@@adrianli7559let’s not even talk about the missed free throw and JR at the end in game 1 🙄
He was basically playing with dudes from LA fitness. Meanwhile Kobe had Shaq for his first few. Then prime Bynum, prime Pau, dpoy in arrest, and 6moty in Lamar. “But lebron had a super team durrr”
maaann when this guy retires, it will just be sad that he wasnt appreciated for how gifted he trully is while he was still playing.. my goodness, he is the goat bruh.
This was the first basketball I ever saw. Naturally, I fell in love with the game.
Dude the first game I ever saw was when LeBron hit that fade away 3 buzzer beater in the playoffs vs Orlando in 09. Naturally, I also fell in love with the game.
lies.. not possible this was your 1.game.
@ brother, the crazy part is it was. I remember when I was a kid I thought it was normal.
Lebron is 1 of 1.
I remember watching this live, crazy ass game!!!
GOAT! Man was literally doing this as 22 years old 😂
& Bean was winning rings at 22 ! 2 of the top 3 players of all time str8 greatness
@@kobedagoat6395he had shaq bro. But still respect the MAMBA.
@@kobedagoat6395😂 Tayshaun locked Kobe tf up...
@@lewismoultrie5548Jason Terry locked Lebron up clown ass 🥷🥷
@@BrenzDelaLuzLeBron had Bosh and Wade and he couldn’t beat Dallas
The documentaries of this guy when he retires will be EPIC.
Crazy to think this was 17 years ago…
Wow.
2016 finals game 7 triple double
I’m pretty sure they been doing a documentary on him the moment he entered the NBA. There’s gonna be some much footage
@@deonlionheartI was 15
So serious I’ll be crying as it plays … same goes for Stephen curry those two are the best to ever do it. KD “shoulda” made the list but he abandoned Westbrook
Damn this the best quality ive seen this game forever
I was 3 years old when this was happening and now I’m 21 with Lebron still in the league
I had to remind myself this was an nba playoff game… Lebron out there scoring like he’s in a summer league game
I'm blessed to have seen this live on TV as a teenager. Very nostalgic and one of the goat performances but pistons interior defense was trash here, after ben wallace went to bulls the pistons have no rim protection
@@lloydstanford6070 While I’m relatively convinced that nobody was going to stop LeBron that evening, I think the Pistons’ inside woes were compounded by the Antonio McDyess ejection earlier in the game as well.
Wallace wasn't gonna stop LeBron. Naw.
Nobody was helping
Against best def team 3monster jams at ot.
He is a beast
2007 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 5 The Legendary The Chosen One Number 23
LeBron James
This era of Lebron was crazy 🔥
Funny how they don't even acknowledge lebron's consistency and longevity, and they swear jordan is better cause he has the higher peak but jordan never had a performance like this and he also never beat a 70+ team while being 1st at every stat category. Lmaooo
Jordan never had a higher peak. His stats in the 80s are inflated due to the pace.
@@jasonjackson33The…..the 90s? You’re saying the 90s stats are inflated for pace? Wtf are you talking about?
@@jordandwiggins1026 I said the 80s. You had way more possessions in the 80s than any point in the 21st century.
They were the 70+ win team, though. Lebron is still the goat
Jordan didn’t have a higher peak, compare the best 15 seasons from Lebron to MJ (Because MJ only played 15 seasons), and you’ll see Lebron is on the same level, maybe even higher according to the advanced analytics stats.
Watching Bron break the hearts of opposing fans is what I’ll miss the most after he retires 🥲
He’s never gonna retire 😂
This game he became a legend. And broke my heart as a pistons fan. Pistons were so close this year to going to the finals. This series was heart breaking.
Ryan Van Dusen is a big Piston fan but kuddos for uploading a memorable LeBron highlight.
@@theunthinkable1021 Greatness is greatness.
@@Swove2204 nah spurs swept them after this, no greatness there when u buy superstars. heat is bought, cavs is bought (love), lakers is bought (ad)
@@cornflakes3071we’re talking about this performance, hating for no reason lmao
@@Robss_ facts dont lie
@@cornflakes3071 exactly, and the facts are that this is one of the most clutch performances ever in NBA history
This game and game 2 against Toronto 2018 are some of my favorite playoff games of his. Absolutely legendary.
The greatest of all time 🐐💪🏾
this is the lebron we always wanted to see. this was the GOAT moment.
He was a freak. He was literally the type of player you made in 2k create a player. We hadn’t seen someone that big, that fast, and that smart.
A large part of his longevity was his ability to realize he had SO many tools, he didn’t have to score 50 a night to make a career. His choices to surround himself with talent rather than be a one trick money pony actually helped his legacy IMO.
Underrated comment. If he acted like an iverson or harden, he would be washed up by 2017
I think this is when LeBron put everybody on notice that We were going to witness Greatness for years to come!!!!
Tayshaun at 2 min mark, and they say nobody is afraid of Lebron😄😄
if he left Cleveland earlier, he would had more rings. His loyalty jeopardized his early career.
He definitely dragged the whole franchise to many finals xD. He needed a bit of support
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Here in 2024, this game was 17 years ago. There is an entire generation of people that weren't around to witness this performance. Insane.
People be dissing this man even on Facebook.
Put some respect on this man name
Stopped hating flat out
And I don't care who don't like what I Said
I was 5 yrs old around this time
Sht feels like forever, and he's still playing
He just posterized someone this day
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no matter who people consider the best player - what is undeniable is that LeBron James IS the NBA finals. the man made every final except one in the 10 years from 2011 to 2020. and he also made the final in the season this game happened. unreal.
I was 10 years old and watched this with my dad live….incredible memory.
LeBron James, often dubbed "The King," has revolutionized the game of basketball with his unmatched versatility, court vision, and dominance. A four-time NBA champion and one of the most prolific scorers in history, LeBron's ability to impact the game in every aspect-whether through scoring, passing, or defense-sets him apart from his peers. His longevity and consistent performance, even in the later stages of his career, defy expectations, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest athletes ever. Beyond the court, LeBron's leadership in social justice, philanthropy, and education, particularly through his "I PROMISE" school initiative, showcases his commitment to making a lasting impact on and off the floor.
Prince was a good defender but Lebron's physicality drained him too much
Still say this was the greatest performance he ever had. I remember watching this live.
and they said he aint clutch. this performance alone will disregard that debate
he averaged 2.2 points in the 4th quarters of the entire 2011 finals. He sold soo bad
@ that is only the one time he sold no excuses but saying he isnt clutch for only one year or conference, does not mean you will not include all the seasons that hes been clutch
@@alexnather7614 in 2 decades that is the only one you can talked every man has ups and lows but that is the only series in dallas you can barked and you said all 2011 shvt the fvk up.
I miss these simpler times....2007.
goat goat goat. omg i cant stop saying it goat
This the lebron i liked. He might not have had a ring but he was grinding it out and taking his bumps n bruises.
So you wanted bron to have no success in his career just to fulfill ur narrative lmfaoo
I was a hard-core MJ fan when i was kid, but i don't get offended when people call LeBron the GOAT. He's an absolute marvel. 6 Finals losses? Who cares?! All those losses can't erase this performance. The 6 Finals losses are are just battle scars on a king who's been through many wars.
If you're a fan of the game then you should know that basketball is a team sport 5v5 not 1v5 or 1v1 or 2v5 teams win championships players win MVPs.....how can a single player have finals records in team sports 🤔 it's totally delusional 😮you can't dismiss billion dollar team's just to fit baseless narratives......
@@FillyouupSplash Facts. And then you would simply look at how said player performed in those finals. He literally only has one meltdown in 2011 but made up for it by coming back down 3-1 against the greatest team ever. Mans became the first person to lead all five statistical categories for players on both teams in the finals. Who's doing that?
@@TayGoatedxfacts👍👍👍
Rip to all the good friends and family we lost. LeBron and all former players are spectacular!!
Lifelong pistons fan....this game made me a LeBron hater for most of his career. But as I'm old now and he's old now...I appreciate what I saw here
I respect people like this. I made the same mistake with Kobe as I was a TMac guy.
I hate that I missed out on such a great career that's why I'm done hating. Plus I'm older now too.
too late now buckaroo you owe him a written apology
LBJ DOIN THIS AT 22 AND CARRYING HIS TEAM TO THE FINALS >>>>>> BEING DRAFTED AT THE AGE OF 21
LeBron James is such a wonderful NBA PLAYER!!! ❤😊😊❤
If 2K ever does LeBron mode this has to be one of the levels.
Goat man
This was a magnificent performance. I'm no LeBron hater, I don't call him names or whatever. But here's the issue, an all time great player has these games. The Goat player this is the baseline!
Stop with the tall tales. Most of Jordan/Kobe/Duncan games were pedestrian.
It's about stepping up in the moment which all the greats do.
Bron documentary gotta be fire 🔥 Carried this g league team to his first nba finals is out of this world 🌍
I'm a Jordan fan but this is one of the craziest performances I've ever seen. Respect to Lebron, I have so much respect
2:08 WTF is that LMAO
😂😂😂😂
Lebron is why I became such a big basketball fan, definitely gonna cry when he retires lol
that will never be down ever again 😊
Watching Prince face when he’s getting out the way when Lebron was going to dunk. lol 😂.
Prince was like ah nah I’m not getting dunk.
As a pistons fans from the 2000s, this is the game that made me turn into a Lebron fan. Still supporting the pistons tho.
I remember watching this game live. Lebron was in the zone, and nobody on that Pistons team was going to deny him the win.
I didn't watch this game that night because i was watching ESPN. When SportsCenter came on that night the first thing they talked about and showed highlights of was this game and what Lebron did.
You guys do know that this has never been done and will never be done by anyone ever again
its fun hearing steve kerr commentating on this performance since he's battled against lebron many times/ calls this jordanesque
A young LBJ was just awesome and unstoppable ..
When the reporter asked did he know he was really that good and he said no he was dead ass serious…. That’s why he started wit football 1st👑
Never gets old
I’m a biased Jordan fan but this game I was like: “oh no, he’s coming for him!” Definitely a 🐐
He was 22 and carried a squad full of role players to the finals. Should’ve had GOAT convos in 2007
Miss these days 🥲🐐💪🏾
Im not even a lebron guy in a jordan guy through and through but lebron was the same age as a senior in college not only an entire franchise but an entire city sports city on his back
I really can't believe there are still people who don't think of Lebron as a bucket getter.
Bruh if anyone rookie did this the bench and crowd would go ballistic, they didn’t even get hyped bruh times were different back then
Drops 25 straight points in a go-ahead playoff game in 07 & drops 3 straight triple doubles in 2024.. think about that for a second👑🐐
You know how Michael Jordan scoring 63 against the 86 Celtics was the moment it became clear he was the best. This game was that for LeBron James.
9:30 That woman's facial expression, lmao.
Su juego es tan elemental.
Lebron the Goat IDC💯
he averaged 2.2 points in the 4th quarters of the entire 2011 finals. He sold soo bad
8:24 This IS Jordanesque, and then some. Thanks, GOAT 🫡
And he was only 22 😮
One of his greatest games ever.
Greatest feeling in the world at a bar in detroit rooting for james going off on these fools 😂😂
Why do videos of this game keep getting deleted?
This is why he’s called King James cuz it happened in the Palace!! 💯
Epic game but 2:20 was not a foul😂 and the ref couldn’t even see if there was one he just knew he was blowing the whistle
@3:40 Poor Drew Gooden is trying to stay warm on the bench. But we can't blame him, he didn't know Lebron was just warming up. 🤣
I was a 10 year old in 5th grade when Lebron came into the NBA… now I’m 32 years old
What a team player
My Forever Goat of Basketball❤
Pistons looked totally lost on a lot of these plays without Ben Wallace. LeBron went to work on them and dominated. I remember jumping out of my seat during this performance. He carried them
🔥After this game, do you think anyone would believe you if you tell them this performance isn’t even a scratch on the surface of what he eventually does in his Career.?
👑🐐👑🐐👑🐐👑🐐👑
And you can’t even tell them what happens at the end because his dominance isn’t over yet. 👑 🐐
This is 100% more impressive than 81 vs the raptors this is the pistons an ALL TIME great defensive team that had 5 guys make all nba defensive teams at some point in their careers in a home playoff game tied 2-2 and there was simply no answer this man is the 🐐 no debate
Detroit never had has 5 guys make an all defensive team so stop the lie. Lebron ain’t no 🐐. This game is as overrated as his entire playoff run
@@aaronrooks2703overrated but here you are watching 😂 how is it overrated
@@silewis9396 Because for one how do you go into double overtime with a subpar Pistons team without Ben Wallace, two if Kobe would’ve had a game like this people like you and everybody else who’s a Bronsexual would be calling him a ballhog and 3 if you take out his stats in game 5 and actually see what he averaged you’ll realize that he had a poor performance the entire series
This is one of the dumbest comments I’ve ever read about basketball. This Detroit team was not all time great. Their defensive anchor and all time great defender Ben Wallace was gone. Chauncey Billups is literally guarding Bron for most of the possession. Better than 81 pts 😂🤦♂️
Kobe scored 81 of his teams 122 points he also outscored the mavericks 62-61 through 3 quarters in that same season by himself!!
4:10 Y'all missing Jokic playing with Lebron
Natutuwa ako kay Lebron James 23...Binanggit nya na I am Blessed Thanks God Everyday..Solid Lebron James ako🐐🐐🐐💪💪❤❤
I searched putting the team on your back, this video came up.
lol lbj can't play 1 on 1 but played 1 vs 5.. skap attact😭😭😭😭
This game really showed the value of Ben Wallaces defense and Larry Browns coaching for the Pistons. Terrible rim protection and no helps or good rotations.
17 Years later and Lebron is still the exact same guy!
Dude was man handling grown men at 22. Insane. Dude is second to best basket ball player ever. C'mon
Unbelievable human