Why "The Next LeBron" Always Fails
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LeBron James ever since he was 16 years old was given massive hype, and he was someone that was seen as the next face of the league. The immense amount of pressure and expectations that was given to him were very high and he exceeded them and then some. He is a player that has been in the league for 20+ years and counting and has dominated and we have never seen anyone like him in our lifetime. Even being compared to Michael Jordan as the greatest player of all time, and with someone as great as him there was going to be a point where the media would hype the next generational talent as “The Next LeBron James”.
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0:00 Intro
1:11 The Next LeBron James
2:16 Andrew Wiggins
6:11 Ben Simmons
12:23 Zion Williamson
16:33 Why Did They All Fail?
17:10 LeBron James Jr.
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Crazy having Bronny on the thumbnail. No one thinks he’s the next LBJ Lool
@alphinmesa-ks7st
12 күн бұрын
even though hes literally the next lebron lol
@nonanimeprofilepic
12 күн бұрын
he is LITERALLY the next LBJ though lmao
@andremcclendon1220
11 күн бұрын
No… he’s his son SMH
@seand7042
11 күн бұрын
@@andremcclendon1220what they mean it's he literally is LeBron James Jr he literally is the next LeBron he even has his DNA
@Th1sIsMyLegacy
10 күн бұрын
If Bronny makes a single All NBA team I'm going on a week long fast. Brother is trash.
The nba really took LBJ for granted but is enamored by KD? LBJ’s career will never be close to being touched but y’all haters of the greatest basketball player ever
@yungjefe7423
12 күн бұрын
@@CancelHappinessyou must be a new nba fan
@elijahroderick1305
12 күн бұрын
@@CancelHappinessbro just hating on bron
@CancelHappiness
12 күн бұрын
@@elijahroderick1305 yep, can't stand the dude or his delusional fans. He's not even top 5, let alone the goat. Anyone who actually knows basketball, knows that lebrick doesn't touch Jordan or kobe. 2011 alone disqualifies him from any goat discussion. Skap attack the goat. Real basketball fans don't support crybaby, steroid abusers, kid. Do better.
@asero021584
11 күн бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@Fernando_616
11 күн бұрын
Lol... Y'all are always crying over him 😂
I don’t like lebron but I can’t deny he’s a once in a life time generational player and no one will surpass him.
@BeeJayyDaDon
10 күн бұрын
Don’t be naive they said the same this about Jordan. Players get better without a doubt there will be a better player than Lebron in the next 30 years
@hardcrasher6470
10 күн бұрын
@@BeeJayyDaDonthing is they’d have to join the league in the next 10 years and then they MIGHT be better in 30 years cuz he’s played at such an insane level for so long
@dorusburk
10 күн бұрын
@@BeeJayyDaDonhe’d have to dominate for like 2 decades seriously doubt that ……
@VeldigSnod
9 күн бұрын
@@dorusburknot necessarily. Michael Jordan was called the GOAT after playing 15, even after the previous GOAT Kareem played like 50 years. It’s all about; how much do you win??
@Godlovesu591
9 күн бұрын
@@BeeJayyDaDon this is impossible unless they bring back drafting straight out of high school.
if ben simmons didn't let the pressure get to his head and just played confidently, he would be a great drive inside the paint player averaging 15-20 points with good defensive value
@devaraft
8 күн бұрын
Exactly he doesn't necessarily need a jumpshot but the point is he himself needs to be a threat on offense in order for him to be a better playmaker cause his passing his elite which he absolutely can but just won't
i really wonder what people would say if he had 7 rings
@KOSHIFROMTHEROC
10 күн бұрын
They'll say he needed help like everyone that has a ring does
@orlandoactab3034
9 күн бұрын
id love to see jordan play against 2 lightskins that just f*king throws the ball anywhere from the court, and a center that can shoot threes and dribble like a guard, that 2015-2019 stint without the warriors was a sure 3-4 rings for lbj, the warriors are just too much.
@mossfromdade3056
9 күн бұрын
@@orlandoactab3034 i agree. im a cavs fan, i 100% believe we coulda repeated if kd didnt do that
@talkditingsdem5799
9 күн бұрын
This must be the LBJ jock sniffing section. Yes?
@hakeemolajuwon4352
9 күн бұрын
I really wonder what his fans would say if he actually won anything without another 25ppg teammate
Look i understand critcism every player ever has something to nitpick or critique but lebron has been so damn consistent for so long we need to stop expecting something like this to happen again for a long time. Once in a generation talent. Lebron may not be considered the greatest ever however it is still a milestone to be constantly brought up with jordan it clearly means your in a category above some of the best players ever. Lebron is special, this isnt glaze this is FACT. Name a player and they all have flaws in their nba or sports resume. Love him or hate him lebron is also a better role model than the likes of jordan, kobe and other greats within your top 10. Give him his damn flowers before hes gone, i tell my dad this all the time because he just can never stop glazing jordan every second when we should appreciate what we have now
@killa6tv931
11 күн бұрын
I kept hitting the button but the like count wouldn't increase smh...
@jayysenseii8345
11 күн бұрын
Well said brother.
@crater044
11 күн бұрын
He's constantly in the conversation with Jordan because he pays people in the media to keep the conversation going. This isn't hate, it's actual proven fact. LeBron isn't a great role model either. He jumped from team to team, stacking his rosters, threw teammates under the bus, got coaches fired, tried to get coaches fired, blew up good rosters to bring in superstars that didn't work out, lied to the media and, again, pays people to smear MJ to raise his credentials. Again, this is all proven fact......and that's not even discussing the flopping and temper tantrums he's thrown on the court. LeBron is special because we were TOLD he was special. You've been told that for 20 years. As a basketball player, LeBron is honestly limited. He doesn't play in any system but his own because he can't (MJ and Kobe did play in other systems and it won them championships) and all he does is just barrel through people to the basket while having everybody else stand in the corner for the open 3......that's LeBron in a nutshell. No fancy moves, no great footwork, no amazing handles.....just strength. No I'm not giving LeBron any fucking flowers. Your dad sounds like he knows more about basketball than you.
@wolvesrevenge866
10 күн бұрын
@@crater044 LeBrons accolades speak for itself he's special objectively, though I agree media speaks too much about LeBron AND Jordan so they worship both as flawless gods in that sense but since you said he's not let me give you his accolades. All-Defensive Team 20 All-NBA 1 All-Rookie Team 3 NBA All-Star Most Valuable Player 4 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player 4 NBA Most Valuable Player 39 NBA Player of the Month 67 NBA Player of the Week 6 NBA Rookie of the Month 1 NBA Rookie of the Year 1 NBA Sporting News Most Valuable Player of the Year 1 NBA Sporting News Rookie of the Year 1 Olympic Bronze Medal 2 Olympic Gold Medal 1 NBA In-Season Tournament Most Valuable Player 1 NBA In-Season Tournament All-Tournament 20 NBA All-Star 4 NBA Champion Also NBA scoring leader. He also beat a dominant spurs team and arguably the greatest team assembled who beat the bulls record in a historic 3-1 comeback. Beat them so bad they got broken with KD joining. Since we doing 'proven facts' here over 'feelings'. The cavs NEVER won a championship before and they weren't winning with just Kyrie, LeBron pushed that team from a 4th seed to a champion and constant finals appearances. Are we also forgetting a straight out of HIGH SCHOOL LeBron brought the cavs to the finals? The worst team in history to make the finals in the NBA. Miami he joined since he had enough of Cleveland's terrible management at the time, since we blaming LeBron for superteams we should blame the team who did it before him. BOSTON who had kevin Garnet, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen just to beat LeBron and practically a team of scrubs. As for the kind of person he is ill admit now and days he has too much power with trades and such that's messing up the Lakers BUT as a person he's a good dude here is an example Funded LeBron James Family Foundation to help children and single-parent families in need, LeBron went on to create programs that combat the high-school dropout epidemic and encourage a life-changing pursuit of education. which is worldwide and he's known as being a fun outgoing dude with fans. Just search up all LeBrons moments with fans. I ain't saying he's perfect but if he isn't a good role model then Jordan is damn sure not a good role model based on what we know about him. This isn't to downplay LeBron or Jordan but to show all people have some sort of flaws. LeBrons not perfect, never would be but appreciate him now.
@jayysenseii8345
10 күн бұрын
@@crater044 you sir sit online way to much none of that stuff is a prove fact at all do you even hear yourself ?, “he pays people to smear Jordan’s name” wtf are you actually talking about bro he actually really respects Jordan & looks up to you hence why he wears 23 in the first place & you are also trying to a player taking his career into his own hands is being a bad role model that doesn’t make sense,because that’s what the 80s & 90s players advocated for. Also u clearly don’t know a single thing about being a Gm if you think he controlled anything in any place besides Cleveland. Miami & lakers dont put up wit that bs. So know your facts before u start throwing your tinfoil hat conspiracies into comment sections so confidently. It’s clear as day u just don’t like lebron & blames anything negative that said about Jordan or anything bad that happens to the lakers on him. Another Jordan glazer
andrew wiggins was called the next kobe bryant, dont remember anyone throwing lebron comparissons at the time... he even had kobe's midgame...
@felixmartinez1100
7 күн бұрын
Agree
Zion having a weight clause is crazy💀
@LoadingFailed
10 күн бұрын
I just don't get how someone can't lose weight when millions are at stake. If you told me you would give me 100k to lose weight I will make myself anorexic
@juanka_3342
8 күн бұрын
@@LoadingFailedmf talented and shit too like i swear he's just lazy and gets injured a Lot
Wow I’ve never heard the whole video of the first clip in the beginning. It’s crazy to go back and see what he said come to life and even do more than what he thought possible.
Ja finally uploading, it’s about damn time
I think leaving out Ben’s recent back surgeries is pretty crucial information to leave out in regard to his drop in form and to the fact that he only played 15 games last season, you made it out as if he just played 15 games because he just wasn’t good enough to play
@thenbanerd24
9 күн бұрын
Lowkey I forgot about that. That one is on me
@andrewmcfarlane3274
9 күн бұрын
@@thenbanerd24 thumbs upped still, great video though, thanks for making it, I enjoyed it!
Ben should’ve listen to Kobe
Love the intro bruh. Ngl
Nobody said bronnie wound be the next LeGm
All three of these players to be honest, I just soft compared to even LeBron because people used to call LeBron soft It’s like all these players are getting soft and softer. They all have the potential but they get lazy when they get the money.😂
Was this how they was thinking about lebron? Like how was his first years Ik his teammates ain’t like him
@emiliorodarte4408
10 күн бұрын
Cause he was very young and didn't go to college
Zions Career has been sooo slow so far but no denying it all def got the potential he did this season shame he got hurt against the Lakers
Look at Odell Beckham Jr sitting in the chair.
I’m actually waiting for lebron younger son I have a feeling he’ll be better
@Kidfrom4kron
9 күн бұрын
Fr
Ironically the Sixers, Lakers went before the Celtics in the 16 and 17 draft... Meanwhile in 2024 the Jays are celebrating a championship!!!☘️🏆
Paolo Banchero living it up without the pressure 💯
How can you be the next lebron if you cant shoot? Ben simmons college team didnt even win anything. Yeah 1st overall pick is crazy
How was Ben Simmons future Hall of famer explain that to me
@youngnas15
11 күн бұрын
6’10 Amazing passer DPOY level defense and he was still scoring at least like 15 points when he was in his prime. If he could just shoot free throws and was more aggressive he would be top 10 in nba easily due to his size, skills, defense, and passing ability
@removed629
11 күн бұрын
So a all nba guy for 2years in his prime is hof guy hell no If he fixes up and gets some rings or personal accolades maybe MAYBE
@j.megatron
11 күн бұрын
@@youngnas15 so you didn't explain anything. He wasn't 1st team anything and his playoff record was terrible. At least Dame Blood got them to conference finals and had a few iconic moments. Name Ben's iconic moments.
@j.megatron
11 күн бұрын
@@removed629 this was a great response, but just because you like light skinned black people doesn't change me
@DJTheRoman0_0
11 күн бұрын
@@j.megatronhe doesn’t have any iconic moments but to act like Ben Simmons at one point didn’t have hall of fame potential is disingenuous
When people are gonna get it LBJ is one of one it take a rare combination of genetics intelligence discipline skill, and work ethic to be a LBJ
I feel for Ben Simmons. He had a bad game/series and was thrown under the bus by BOTH his teammate and coaches. It also doesn't help that he was coached bt Doc Rivers. He needs to go to a smaller market where he doesn't need to be the face of the franchise. I hope his mentals are okay.
I just wish ben simmions would get his confidence back
@andrewmcfarlane3274
9 күн бұрын
Dude had back surgery too, pretty key info to leave out
@mossfromdade3056
9 күн бұрын
me too. i dont think he ever really loved basketball. meaning i dont think its his confidence, i think he literally dont give af no mo. i think he just dont wanna play
Giannis is of the same type of cloth. Point forward usually leads the team in every stat
Lebron James is a 1 in a billion player, enjoy him while you can - when he’s gone NBA won’t be the same
@bball3048mmfr
9 күн бұрын
I am still recovering from Jordan retiring from 98. Even when he came back as a Wizard and it wasn't the same then. He last played in 2003.
that was an 18yold talking. Lebron was the most talk about 1st pick in the NBA and Bronny his son is the most 55th pick talk about in the NBA history. I pray that God keep the james family healthy, and confuse all the haters
Goat frfr 👑 🐐
@Amido_Black
11 күн бұрын
No.
It's only been Simmons
No one even thinks bronny is the next LBJ. Not even LBJs barber. Where did this come from? 😂
The "next Lebron" fails because no one can ever be Lebron except Lebron. The next great player has to be the best them of their generation without trying to be like Lebron or anyone else. The question is pretty much answered without having to watch a 21 minute video.
Man I really hope he gets out there and kicks ass
When you think about Lebron is a really unique player not even mentioning his circumstances, he basically cemented his own archetype there will definitely be many more like him but nothing as close to Kobe and Jordan
Lebron really tried to be a good father but he just messed up man lmao
because even lebron dont succeed until he had at least 3 all stars with him
Blessed with amazing physical attributes, cursed with one of the weakest mental toughness.
All except wemby they were comparing him and hes doing pretty good
The Ben Simmons issue logically if you break it down it’s on him and he has a mental health issue because you would think that somebody screwed him over the way he’s acting but I think it’s just a mental issue of some trauma in business as well or just he doesn’t wanna hoop anymore 😅
“Veteran NBA scouts” were wrong about his own father. I M not saying Bronny should’ve been drafted BUT NONE of those players were ANY GOOD…and “veteran NBA scouts” thought they were THE BEST PLAYERS in their draft.
I saw a vid bout mj comparing to these good players off the bat gives of pressure just let them play for 4-5 seasons just decide then
Again I always see people say “I don’t like LeBron but” but what?!?! Lol what do you not like about the man he’s really great at what he does & a TOP 2 player to EVER touch a basketball in the world!!!!.
Wiggins and bronny were never compared to him ☠️
@ItzKhalilTv
11 күн бұрын
Bronny no but Wiggins yes. Wiggins was supposed to be a hybrid between him and MJ that’s why they called him maple Jordan.
ben just there for a paycheck
He’s a guard No one expect him to be the next lebron james 😂
@Meneszoe
12 күн бұрын
His name is literally Lebron James
@mickystar124
11 күн бұрын
@@Meneszoe so if someone name their kid Michael Jordan do I expect him to be the next Michael Jordan ? 😂
@Meneszoe
11 күн бұрын
@@mickystar124 yes
inimitable
The next Jordan you mean? There never will be one.
@foompa
11 күн бұрын
Kobe. Brons a 1of1. I’m not saying he’s the goat so stop typing away. But Kobe was Jordan in a shell. Bron is bron. There hasn’t been another bron. Yet atleast
Would’ve loved Bronny is aus
LBJ or Jordan, we got Bronny the GOAT
What if bronny proved us wrong and won back to back? I mean it is bronny
I pray bronny proves everyone wrong
the NBA makes them fail because they wan't LBJ 2B GOAT but he never will B they did everything they can 2 destroy KD's career because they know KD's better
Jordan gave us kobe lebron gave us ben simmons
Why? Because the first LeBron did the same
LeBron is a the Goat
Ben Simmons is a child, that’s why he failed
Actual LeBron failed
Lol
Lebron is the Lance Armstrong of basketball he owes his career and longevity to PEDS.
I love the top 2 greatest players of all time. Jordan being number one and Lebron number 2. I’m still a Lebron fan and would not get tricked in hating him by people that say he’s the GOAT!!!
@Ooooooopsy
12 күн бұрын
Jordan isn’t better than Lebron
@shawnpaul1052
12 күн бұрын
Look another Bronsexual
@Amido_Black
11 күн бұрын
@@Ooooooopsyyes he is. Infinitely better.
@youngnas15
11 күн бұрын
Wilt better than both LeBron and Jordan. Kobe better than LeBron
@Ooooooopsy
11 күн бұрын
@@youngnas15 Thats just laughable
If the next LeBron always fails, then they're actually following in his footsteps
Lebrick lames abuses steroids
@farazraja1958
11 күн бұрын
No wonder yo name is cancel happiness cuz ur always hating
@CancelHappiness
11 күн бұрын
@@farazraja1958 cringe
@Amido_Black
11 күн бұрын
@@farazraja1958lebron is a clown...
@CancelHappiness
11 күн бұрын
@@Amido_Black 😂
@m.ahmed.y1723
10 күн бұрын
He told you that?
why is bronny on the thumbnail😭
Michael Jordan will always be the GOAT.
Is Bronny's heart defect a dirty little secret you don't want to mention?