Originally posted by Blue Jordan had some help from a couple of guys including one with funny hair
and it didn't happen right away. Plus the dynamics were shifting at the Lakers, Celtics, Pistons. But that's they way it is over time. The new heros overlap and replace the old ones. I consider Magic to be my favorite Laker of all time because he could play point guard and center and did in the '80 Finals against the 76ers where he jumped center against the Chocolate Thunder and scored 42 points.
Edit: James has a long way to go to just be a James Worthy much less a Magic, Jordan, Byrd, Dr. J, Chocolate Thunder, Wilt the Stilt, Pistol Pete or a Bill Russel. However, I think the heat will make some noise. What kind remains to be seen.
Correct that it didn't happen right away. I remember there was a period of frustration. But James has been there for 7 years already too. To me, bolting Cleveland equals admission of failures. It would have meant the most if he stuck around and sucked it up in Cleveland.
Magic is also my favorite laker. He knew how to control the game. When firing on all cylinders, he had complete control not only of himself, but also of his team mates as well as opponents. Jordan did too. Kobe, on the other hand, is not quite there in that regards, although he is getting there. James, on the other hand, still seems to solely rely on his athleticism. To win championships I think you need to go few steps forward with that.
I agree with ya that Miami will make some noise, that is for sure. In fact, they just might win the East. But, I don't think that Boston will go down easily. In fact, I think they match up against Miami pretty well. If Boston made a conscious effort to turn it into a half court game, throw some bodies against Bosh, and Wade and James will be challenged, no questions about it. That is the greatest thing about the NBA. It is a league of adjustments . . . . .