The headline in today’s Beacon Journal uses the word “enraged” to describe the mindset of LeBron James.
This in the aftermath of Nets forward Mikki Moore’s takedown of Sasha Pavlovic in Game 4, of course.
As any longtime reader knows, we’ve long been a proponent of one “Angry LeBron”, he being the version of LeBron who can take over an entire game in a way only a few players in the NBA can.
Let’s now look at some direct quotes to determine if our savior is indeed upon us for this evening’s potentially series-clinching Game 5 in Cleveland.
“I guess the intent was to go at Sasha in a harmful manner,” James said. “It really ticked me off that they would try to do something like that to Sasha and try to hurt him. I had to stick up for my teammate, I didn’t like it at all. Sasha knows he’s got 14 guys behind him, especially me.”
Boy, he sounds pissed, doesn’t he? Using words like “intent” and phrases like “harmful manner” scream rage to us, especially when they’re so haphazardly thrown together like that. This is all sounding dangerous.
Regardless of whether Angry LeBron shows up or not tonight, we do expect the Cavaliers to roll forward and take this thing.
They’re one of those teams that really does play better at home, and with New Jersey facing the double obstacles of a 3-1 hole and Vince Carter leading the way…well, you see where we’re going with this.
We’ll attempt not to get too far ahead of ourself, but what do you think the Cavs’ chances are against the Lasers? And where do you think Vince Carter goes this summer in free agency? Perhaps one of the Russian Minor Leagues? Is that where the combination of “relaxing atmosphere” and “not having to care all that much” is optimal?*
*Special thanks to us for the last-minute switch from “best” to “optimal”. Wow!
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man, I used to LOVE the Baby-sitters Club.
I also used to like Vince Carter.
things…they change.
Mikki punked Sasha before the 4th quarter, didn’t he?
Shouldn’t Angry LeBron have taken in the game where the intent to harm took place?
He had to watch the tape to make sure the intent was of a harmful manner.
Um, he did score like the next 8 points of the game after it happened. That was in the 3rd right after it happened.
I think Mikki Moore’s foul was absolutely ridiculous.
With the way the Lasers are playing, I wouldn’t be surprised if they lose to the Bulls or the Cavs. Absolutely selfish basketball going on right now for the Lasers. THAT BEING SAID, I don’t think the world is ready for the Wine and Gold to be in the Finals… Pistons in 6!
The Pistons are one of those teams that can flip a switch. You never know if suddenly they’ll look like world-beaters in the next game. They’re not too far above the pack though.
They might wear themselves out enough for the Cavs to beat them, which maybe happened last year for Miami. Here’s hoping.
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