Even though Lebron is obviously more efficient now, this version of Lebron was the most fun to watch for me personally.. He was incredible throughout that whole regular season!

@TyroneNBAFan

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he was something else those days. Very, VERY few were as physically gifted as young Lebron. Probably young Wilt, Jordan, Shaq and maybe David Robinson. Very short list and Lebron is probably at the top of it.

@IT10thebest

10 жыл бұрын

***** dominique wilkins?

@IT10thebest

10 жыл бұрын

***** and im only mentioning one that was incredibly athletic as part of the few. what's your point?

@IT10thebest

10 жыл бұрын

***** it's cool man, just a misunderstanding lol

@deonte9396

10 жыл бұрын

***** Derrick Rose?

The first Cavs-stint LeBron James is the most athletically gifted player in NBA history. NOBODY had such a fluid and consistent display of Power +Agility+Speed.

@Hova-dw5sw

2 жыл бұрын

History🔊🔊🔊🔊

@silver4067

Жыл бұрын

He was like a mini Shaq in his physical prime here

@bullykojima3232

10 ай бұрын

​@@silver4067mini shaq with westbrook athleticism

Lebron's first stint with the cavs will probably be the most entertaining version of LBJ we could ever watch. Dunking on people left and right. Heat checking from time to time. Don't get me wrong LBJ with the heat might be his best version but most of the highlights he got were from open court plays unlike here when most of them are in traffic. We should all be grateful to have witness his greatness.

@SteveCrimialMindsFan

Жыл бұрын

His 2nd stint in Cleveland involved a hefty amount of open court plays. In Miami Wade ruined the spacing, and especially in the 2011-2013 playoff runs, Miami's offense was extremely crowded, near terrible spacing. I remember Carlos Arroyo sitting in the mid range for crying out loud. I agree with the rest though.

@cyberbron2077

Ай бұрын

@@SteveCrimialMindsFan Miamis offense was their defense in a way. They’d force turnovers and get out in transition a lot, that’s why Lebrons efficiency was other worldly in Miami. Half court sets it was awkward whenever Lebron and d wade shared the floor though you are right about that but defensively and in transition those two were perfect together.

man if this dude had any kinda help his first 7 years he'd be closin in on bill russell right about now

@liamcsullivan7451

3 жыл бұрын

Hands down man...

@mrace2712

2 жыл бұрын

I have stated publicly on many occasions that they didn't draft or trade well his first 7 years smh...I would have given almost anything for him to have a partner in crime lawd

@liamcsullivan7451

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrace2712 bro are you on your phone right now? I’m pulling up! I honked 3 times .. answer your phone fool

@mrace2712

2 жыл бұрын

@@liamcsullivan7451 lol hilarious but seriously I mean...they heard all the hype all the stuff and yet...you couldn't get him (after the 2003 draft) no kind of young player(s) to build with him?? Besides Boston Cleveland could have run the east for a long time smh...

@localneo-graphic4647

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, everyone thought he was going to surpass the Bulls dynasty when he went to Miami. Instead he was lucky to leave with 2 rings. Reality is basketball is a game with 1 ball and five players. No matter how good he was with the ball, LeBron never learned to play without it. That's why he never, and will never surpass Jordan, much less Russell.

09-10 one of the best NBA seasons man...good times.

@grlramirez1227

10 жыл бұрын

cause la won the ship

@killerprey777

10 жыл бұрын

Hell yes definetly was. I'm a Celtics fan though we lost game 7 in the finals. But yeah it was a really exciting year

@MrCleanMachine48

10 жыл бұрын

gerizzyYMcrew Hey looks it's my favorite KZread commenter. wassup.

@CWJ0725

10 жыл бұрын

yes, Kobe and Rose were playing back then..

@TheStatisfiedOne

10 жыл бұрын

gerizzyYMcrew suns, lakers, celtics, spurs, cavs, magic, mavericks, nuggets, bulls

He's the greatest all time. No other player has ever done it on both sides of the ball like him. He's pretty much the closest thing to "THE COMPLETE PACKAGE" as there's ever been.

I'm a Heat fan, and I'm happy for him. He gave us all we had for 4 years, and we won two titles. I wish him the best and will always watch him from afar.

@TyroneNBAFan

10 жыл бұрын

Real classy on your part. Majority of Heat fans are like this though. I live in New Orleans, and I remember when Chris Paul wanted out. All I could do is appreciate what he did here and wish him the best. Dude is a grown man and wanted to make moves to further his career, enjoy the rest of his life and career. Cant be immature, cry, bitch and moan about it, gotta respect the mans decision.

@abhinavkrishnan9305

3 жыл бұрын

@@TyroneNBAFan and now Chris Paul might win a championship

@carterbilbro4615

Жыл бұрын

@@abhinavkrishnan9305 neverrrrrr

But seriously, this guy has Dunk mix, block mix, assists mix, offense highlights, defense highlights, can play and guard all 5 positions and a great teammate. And people still hate him. Really wish you will win atleast one in cle. Best wishes!

@ALMIGHTYOGEKRATOS

3 жыл бұрын

He did (update lol)

I think it's just me but when lebron was on Cleveland I loved his swagger. His agression and finish at the hole was more exciting to me than now on Miami. I wouldn't say he's less confident on Miami but I just love his game more when he was on Cleveland. It was beautiful to watch. I miss those days man. That was a hell of a year for him that and 08-09 my favorite lebron moments happened in this period

@johnathandaley8857

10 жыл бұрын

Ya he rarely pulls out the chase down anymore. His late Cleveland days he woulda literally gave you one chasedown every game

@germxv

10 жыл бұрын

he was younger and more leaner and could do more funkier stuff. he still is dope but more of a traditional way. he cant play that way anymore....he would breakdown.. he is more savy now.

@SILMANTV

10 жыл бұрын

Watching this I completely had the same thought he was faster I never knew he could to a turn around that quick or get to the hole like that now it looks slow the animation is slower everything

@rickybidnez

10 жыл бұрын

He signed with the cavs

@too-bright

10 жыл бұрын

he had to play a lot more aggressive In Cleveland because he was the only scoring option. in Miami he spent more time being the playmaker

Haters saying he didn't give Miami 2 championships, Miami gave him 2 rings. Like he was sitting on the bench while Wade's knees won him some rings, c'mon man.

@Arthur-ew5en

2 жыл бұрын

Ahaha so true

@sharifnasser7635

2 жыл бұрын

Wades knees 🤣

@electrocreep

Жыл бұрын

They both participate no one's to blame.. if u watch their old videos u will see sometimes wade carry them and If wade having a hard time then James will carry them.

People who believe he's in any sort of decline yet are terribly mistaken. The man is 29, not 39. He will be athletically insane until probably 34 or 35, and after that he will still dominate until he retires. The guy is a freak of nature. Just think about how much of a threat his jumper is now? And his amazing post work?! Those miami years did nothing but good for his game. He's going to be something else in Cleveland again.

@elriqfree1641

10 жыл бұрын

I've been having these thoughts as well. Though, we will still have to wait and watch.

@TheFlowExperience

3 жыл бұрын

You called it

@justace123

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFlowExperience thanks for this comment my guy. This is awesome to see.

@christianramirez9303

3 жыл бұрын

@@justace123 He ages like a properly stored wine

@vincetomslive

4 ай бұрын

here he is, 39. doing exactly what you said. so crazy

This man still winning chips. 🐐

Greatest athlete ever. period. Strength, speed, quickness u name it. What a beast

@zogood3495

2 жыл бұрын

Dont forget Wilt & Jordan in that debate

@abdillahbaininwa9544

2 жыл бұрын

@@zogood3495 jordan is not even close to lbj wilt have a little chance

@zogood3495

2 жыл бұрын

@@abdillahbaininwa9544 cap. Jordan was faster, quicker, could leap off 1 & 2 feet, better agility, higher vertical, longer hang time, bigger hands etc only thing Bron has on Jordan is size

@abdillahbaininwa9544

2 жыл бұрын

@@zogood3495 lbj is faster, quicker, bigger, more explosive and jumps higher. jordan jumping higher than lbj is a myth. i'seen videos of lebron jumping from FT in a game and having his shoulders above the rim. lebron even now at 36 is getting his head above the rim not to even mention his days in cle and miami when he was by far the fatest player in the league

@zogood3495

2 жыл бұрын

@@abdillahbaininwa9544 Jordan in college ran a 4.39 while Lebron hasn't run anything close to that. Also Jordan was quicker as shown by his legendary 1st step. Also Jordan jumped higher it's literally on record Jordan had a 46-48inch vert, also in his rookie season on a alley oop dunk vs the Buck Jordan got his entire head over the rim. Also Jordan can casually do free throw line dunks while in street clothes bruh. Also Lebron never did a free throw line dunk in game his foot was clearly way past the line

he avg 29.7 ppg 7.3 rpg 8.6 apg on 50%, those are videogame stats. lebron from 2008 till 2010 was almost inhuman. what really was remarkable about him is that for someone who runs so much up and down the floor he never looked exhausted and kept going, it was like he was everywhere on the court

@dogmaticdemigod8164

2 жыл бұрын

I’m from 2022 and Bron just averaged 30/8/6 & probably will pass Kareem for the NBAs all time leading scorer

people who talk down on lebron really need to watch his early years. He used to get hit and still dunk on dudes.

LeBron is not this athletic anymore. Still fun to watch but you watch his Cleveland highlights and all you can say is DAMN that man is amazingly gifted.

@DRIZO___999

10 жыл бұрын

He still is athletic he just trying not hurt himself

@MrIcechill1

10 жыл бұрын

Andre Gordon i agree with that, and he's a much smarter player now

@carterbilbro4615

Жыл бұрын

This was from 2014-15 wasn’t it😂

To say Lebron is still like this would be disrespectful to his game he was absolutely ridiculous here

he used to block shots so violently!!

I wish I could go back to watching this man from the very beginning. Him and mike are in their own category. 1&2 idc how you got em!

Man LeBron on the cavs was just fun to watch before the hype.

people say he got less athletic, i think he just got older and ain’t tryna throw his body around like that no more 🤣

@hitlerwearshermes2651

2 жыл бұрын

He smarter now

i cant believe that people in miami are so pissed to see him go. Be thankful for what he did for us heat fans and for our heat franchise.

i dont just like lebron james because hes an amazing basketball player; it's also because he conducts himself in a great manner. Coming from a single parent household, impoverished community--he beat all odds. and is still extremely humble. He's never even gotten close to any trouble with the law. A lot of athletes that grew up in similar backgrounds as LeBron have gotten in trouble but not LeBron. Truly a remarkable individual.

i think he calmed down more in miami he was like a 6'8 drose in cleveland maybe wouldve got hurt at that pace he played more exciting in cleveland but smarter in miami

LBJ seems to be losing a bit of his athleticism these days. Don't get me wrong he a beast, but some of these plays holy crap.

@34jcub

10 жыл бұрын

That comes with age. You technically don't need that to be "efficient". Who knows maybe he'll be play even better infont of his home crowd

@TyroneNBAFan

10 жыл бұрын

He has, but hes 29 now, in these highlights hes about 23-25 years old in his athletic prime. He is still super athletic, but now hes also stronger, wiser and his skills are more fine tuned.

@trentrodgers1875

2 жыл бұрын

Could you imagine me telling you that 7 years later lebron turned 37 and is still wrecking Havoc on the league and he has barely lost a step

@alexanderpancovey4141

2 жыл бұрын

@@trentrodgers1875 Facts

@TheTurboman23

2 жыл бұрын

@@trentrodgers1875 Oh he definitely lost a step athletically. Instead of being 5 steps ahead of everybody athletically, he is 3 or 4 steps

Oh My , What A Great Upload .

Luv his game when he was in the cavs carrying the whole team to the finals with such emphatic performance every night Now he's back to give us more great shows

LBJ is better than MJ, but MJ's legacy is more than LBJ's. players today are much stronger and more athletic than players in MJ's era,that means LBJ has to play against much tougher ballers.

The best player to ever touch a basketball in my opinion. Just wished he never left Cleveland in the first place.

What the fuck. There are soooo many underrated plays in this montage

U know what, I admit it. When Lebron went to Miami I became a Miami fan now that hes gone Im now a Cleveland fan again. I think that so called "bandwagan" fans don't like a team based on their roster (BIG 3) but the individual themselves. Lebron is my favorite player ever since Cleveland and I'll support him which ever team he is on.

@koblester

10 жыл бұрын

Thats the same way my mom does Payton manning I feel u bro

@_k.i.dsmoove_1860

10 жыл бұрын

It ain't even bandwagoning it's common sense Lebron the best in the league rn.

@ihavetreefiddy

10 жыл бұрын

You guys are some sad sons of bitches...

@keyntankeye

10 жыл бұрын

Rhapzodic lol foreal this like the 73rd time i'm reading that someone is saying "i was just a lebron fan not a heat fan, but now im a cavs fan" like wtf lol

@TyroneNBAFan

10 жыл бұрын

Im the same way. Its the truth though. Laker fans would follow Kobe anywhere he went and likely cheer for that team because hes bigger than the team for most of them. Its just the way it is for megastars. I don't know why people want to hide behind the "im not a bandwagoner" bullshit and act like they arent player fans first. The NBA and most major sports market their superstars 1st because of this and they're all billion dollar businesses. People need to wake up and stop being stupid.

This year is my favorite year of lebron because he was an absolute beast and easily his most athletic year

My favorite season of LeBron's skill wise. The man was an absolute BEAST that season. I miss seeing James steal the ball , run the full length of the floor like a freight train and terrorize the rim with a ferocious dunk or dish some crazy assist to a team mate. Rarely saw that in Miami. No one can stop James when he plays like that. #KingJames

You can tell during the Cavs years the his athleticism and talent out weighted his skill level(which was still good). But from the second season in Miami and on his skills have gotten much better while his athleticism starts to go down because he's not exploding like this alot now.

His second best season, I was waiting for someone to make this. Appreciate what you do

NBAClutchTime This was a great video man , I loved it , keep doing what your doing. There needs to be a Part 2 to this

I am in complete awe...... Amazing.

love this video. cant wait for the season. go cavs

The transition play at Phoenix in the first minute of the video - lbj steals, passes to moe, outsprints his defender and gets it back for the dunk. Unbeatable transition.

Young lebron was a different breed, what a beast

same player only add a better jump shot, 3pt shot, maturity, post game, and championships. He's gonna be a fucking monster in cleveland this year and those young players gonna feed off his greatness

Best Mix i have seen yet. This guy has highlights no ones ellse has.

How come I never heard of this dunk on wade before ??? Wtf!!!

I have been a cavs fan since 98 but I am happy Lebron came home. He, Irving, and maybe love will be great.

Didn’t watch all of it, but this is Good Basketball! Great foot work

Simply amazing

Great video, keep up with good work

look at the moves he displayed at 5:26 and the dunk ! incredible

@disfordivide

10 жыл бұрын

Look at the full highlights for that game. I believe it was game 4 in the bulls series. You'll thank me later.

@EveryNameIsTakenFFS2

10 жыл бұрын

Wow! He used a screen, avoided a 2nd year center and dunked with nobody contesting! The incredible moves!

Great timing

God damn man look at thoose highlights just sickk

We are lucky to be watching this man's game live. He is what we will all tell our grand kids about when we get older .....

The way he blocked Ray Allen at the end is....😳😳

Good ol' James! Great vid!

Thank you

my gawwwwwddd. What did I just watch. Can't believe that was only one season.

Greatness, awesome vid

Great video !

awesome and im so glad his coming back. GO CAVS

Looks awesome!

Yes, He's Back!

Great job!

pass at 12:07 was sick

Dwayne wade got posterized 1:14 Daayymnnnn

The King has returned.

@quinlanwallace911

9 жыл бұрын

This is so fun to watch. Small Forward LeBron was a highlight reel for like 6 seasons. Only guy to average like 27/7/7 for 7 seasons. or 6 and 6. But still.

Once in a lifetime player 💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 i’m glad I was able to witness his career and Cleveland 2016 championship 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

This version of Lebron might’ve been the most fun to watch besides 2028 Lebron. This version of Bron was so unpredictable & raw. He was great but you knew it’s was more he could do & you knew he was gonna go crazy regardless.

Do more of this!!

your channel is the best

The best ever

thank you!

This video gave me the chills..

Thanks

i want this for all the years!

That's a nice mix

im a lebron fan. rocked wit cle for seven,mia the last four and now cle again been wit him since day one against sacramento

My Starting 5 Of All Time: PG-John Stockton SG-MJ SF-Lebron James PF-Tim Duncan C-Hakeem The Dream Name me another starting 5 that can beat that.

@rhcpguitarar

9 жыл бұрын

Magic MJ Bird Duncan Wilt That was easy

@davidzahry

9 жыл бұрын

There isn't one. Stockton was much better than Magic at moving without the ball, while still having great creative ability with the ball in his hands. Jordan at 2 guard is obvious. LeBron at the 3 over Bird because LeBron will get Jordan better shots than Bird will and he's a lockdown defender when the time arrives. Tim Duncan a great passer when the double comes, protects the rim without fouling, and rebounds well. Hakeem the greatest offensive center ever, didn't have a ginormous ego like Shaq and could rebound well along with his amazing shot blocking. That team gels perfectly.

@davidzahry

9 жыл бұрын

spawngebub No way. Bird and MJ would not co exist well together and Magic wasn't good at moving without the ball the way Stockton was. Also Stockton was a better defender than Magic AND the fastbreak advantage would go to the first team while the low post game would cancel out. Say all you want about Wilt but his skill can't touch Hakeems.

@jacobkittipol2546

9 жыл бұрын

keep the list, but put Magic at the point

@thamostgangsta12

9 жыл бұрын

David Zahry magic and jordan would kill the break and id rather have iverson than stockton. Stockton cant guard iverson at all and he is a good passer who is the best scoring pg i would like him on there just cause he is a liability. Of course i want wade at guard to play mj and i want kg and motumbo. Then ill have probably carmelo or bird. Bird is just amazing and ball movement would be so easy especially when bird doesnt have to drop a lot and can guard lebron.

That man hit a half court jump shot in D Rose face!😮

thank you alot for this man great video

@quicdrawmcgraw6604

10 жыл бұрын

this guy is so fun to watch

@disfordivide

10 жыл бұрын

Nowadays it's all about effiency, effiency, blah blah blah

@quicdrawmcgraw6604

10 жыл бұрын

UnchartedCrafter yea your rite and highlights like this is y he leads the league in it every year

Lots of people talk about how boring Lebron's dunks are. I don't believe those people watched him play. First of all, he threw in some nice windmills and reverses on fast breaks. Second, his tomahawk dunk during his first Cleveland run was an unbelievable show of athleticism. A 6'8, 260 lb SF flying towards the rim and throwing it down with ridiculous force. It's the kind of play that might be dimmed when watching on TV, but live and in person it was absolutely ridiculous.

This man is the best player today. Lets hope he brings one to his hometown!

@theyrehere.3468

Жыл бұрын

you still there? he's 37 now and won his hometown a chip in the most iconic way

unreal! My 🐐

Legend...

Nice vid

just the speed is crazy

Chasing a chicken as strong as a rhinoceros 🤣😂

Joga muito KING JAMES!

When you see mj highlights u see all his highlights this is 1 season...... think about it

2021 and he still the best

dammmit ..i forgot how wild and freakish this man was....lawdyyy..they come along every 15-20 years kobe jordan bron....if ur 40 and above ur blessd to see all their primes..👍👍😎😎😎

he is so dam great up close

His first step is SO quick.

LeBron was just an athletic freak in Cleveland in Miami he improved himself as player by developing a post game, better three point shot and a consistent jumper now he's coming back to Cleveland with no Wade or Bosh this man is gonna be a BEAST!!!!!! just imagine him and kyrie on the fast break wow...

Yes yes yes I love it

first seven years lebron will always be my favorite because he came straight out of HS & got better every year for that organization until he couldn’t take losing anymore & took control of his destiny which ultimately meant getting some legit help when playoffs came around, regular season wasn’t the problem with those cavs teams, it was the playoffs & lebron knew that thus leaving this year in the summer & the rest is history.

He makes it look so easy

I watched like every game of him in Cleveland but it feels like im watching a different guy then I saw in Miami. but as great as he was in Cleveland he didn't win a chip! im sure he'll do something about that this next n.b.a season coming up. LeBron back in #23 its gonna be surreal!

Cleveland lebron > miami lebron

@Omar-ov2iu

10 жыл бұрын

Miami Lebron is the better player but Cleveland Lebron was more entertaining

@chrispark27

10 жыл бұрын

Mikeal Jorden Miami LeBron "was" the better player

@johnswidas8052

10 жыл бұрын

Mikeal Jorden Man I can't even compare Lebron in miami vs Lebron in Cleveland they just seem like two different players.

@lokro2207xd

10 жыл бұрын

Maybe in Cleveland lebron will play as good as in Miami and will Entertain like in 2009 and will become a even greater player then

@lokro2207xd

10 жыл бұрын

Maybe in Cleveland lebron will play as good as in Miami and will Entertain like in 2009 and will become a even greater player then

King is back

GOAAAT 🐐

IDK why he stopped being good at shot blocking. John Wall looks more like the king of the chase down block than the KING himself!