Lebron James accused of pulling a rondo

[celticsclay]

Given how much we debated whether Rondo did this over his last few seasons here, curious whether people think this is a thing that players do.

Apparently some reporters have claimed Lebron is slowing down passing the ball to try and pad his assist total and get stats to win MVP.

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-cavaliers-grumbled-lebron-james-210002382.html

Perhaps it was wrong to think Lue may have been talking about IT and not Lebron with the agenda comment.

[Roy H.]

I think that it is a thing some players do.

If Lebron does it, it’s not to pad stats. That’s not really his thing. More likely, but still not really probable in my opinion, is that Lebron doesn’t trust his teammates, so he’s holding the ball more.

Source of the complaints? My money is on JR Smith.

[celticsclay]

I think that it is a thing some players do.

If Lebron does it, it’s not to pad stats. That’s not really his thing. More likely, but still not really probable in my opinion, is that Lebron doesn’t trust his teammates, so he’s holding the ball more.

Source of the complaints? My money is on JR Smith.

Thompson and Frye are both reportedly unhappy with their roles. Wouldn't be surprised if they mentioned this also. Only player I would be surprised saying this are Wade and Calderon.

[Roy H.]

I think that it is a thing some players do.

If Lebron does it, it’s not to pad stats. That’s not really his thing. More likely, but still not really probable in my opinion, is that Lebron doesn’t trust his teammates, so he’s holding the ball more.

Source of the complaints? My money is on JR Smith.

Thompson and Frye are both reportedly unhappy with their roles. Wouldn't be surprised if they mentioned this also. Only player I would be surprised saying this are Wade and Calderon.

To me it seems like those guys would complain more about minutes (a coaching decision) rather than shots / touches, but who knows?

[GratefulCs]

I think that it is a thing some players do.

If Lebron does it, it’s not to pad stats. That’s not really his thing. More likely, but still not really probable in my opinion, is that Lebron doesn’t trust his teammates, so he’s holding the ball more.

Source of the complaints? My money is on JR Smith.

check my stats shirt begs to differ

[celticsclay]

I think that it is a thing some players do.

If Lebron does it, it’s not to pad stats. That’s not really his thing. More likely, but still not really probable in my opinion, is that Lebron doesn’t trust his teammates, so he’s holding the ball more.

Source of the complaints? My money is on JR Smith.

check my stats shirt begs to differ

Does Lebron have a check my stats shirt? I haven't seen this.

[hodgy03038]

I am not a LeBron fan but this is ridiculous. They had the stats on the Starting Lineup on Sirius XM this morning and yes he slowed it down by a half second so that is so insignificant it's ridiculous.

[cons]

tick tick tick in cleveland.

 hoping its us who gets to detonate the Boom!! 

[SHAQATTACK]

Cleveland looking less championship like plays right into the hand of Lakers fans wanting to see him bolt for LA this off season.

I thinkmit might eventually effect the Lakers players ,   in a bad way if the situation looks bleak for them staying in LA.

[wayupnorth]

I think that it is a thing some players do.

If Lebron does it, it’s not to pad stats. That’s not really his thing. More likely, but still not really probable in my opinion, is that Lebron doesn’t trust his teammates, so he’s holding the ball more.

Source of the complaints? My money is on JR Smith.

check my stats shirt begs to differ

Does Lebron have a check my stats shirt? I haven't seen this.

He certainly does.

[Celtics4ever]

Apparently some reporters have claimed Lebron is slowing down passing the ball to try and pad his assist total and get stats to win MVP.

Wouldn't be the first time, he gave up on his team, now would it?