basketball is great because you can have teammates who can make up for things
it’s why i’m always confused when people talk about someone like Jokic compared to other greats and like oh he’s not as good of a defender as this player! yeah well he’s allowed to have players around him to help with that
same with Steph, Steph tries, but more so than that, he’s allowed to have players around him that make the team a top 1-10 defense every year they were winning
OrangeKookie
Bron probably stopped 1 on 1s because Beasley busted his ass in them lmfao
Torkzilla
I have the same rule about dueling in MMOs.
30another
As a player who is a good catch and shoot/ good cutter, with nice passes but no real bag, I agree lol
Weave77
I mean, he’s got a point.
weekndalex
he would still cook everyone in history though
Sidwill
Plus I mean who could effectively guard him, I think he just doesn’t want to pick on his teammates.
lets_talk_basketball
I mean.. he’s kinda right
Just because you beat someone in 1 on 1.. doesn’t mean you’re better than them
bootyholebrown69
Lmao Hause Money catching strays
k1ngkoala
I mean, it’s basketball but I agree with the overall message. No one measures your skill in basketball based on how good you are in 1s, otherwise Kareem, Hakeem, or Shaq would be the undisputed goats.
DaviidVilla
He couldn’t beat Michael Beasley in a 1 v 1, of course he hates them
ephemeralfugitive
He is not wrong, because modern basketball was created as a sport about 5 players vs 5 players trying to score on each other.
But to imply that 1v1 is fake is wrong, because 1v1 is part of the game and the culture.
Lebrons 1v1 bag: tween tween tween rock… pause.. look at the ball LeFuckYou 3
Sm0k3inth3tr33s
Bro really chose the GOAT iso defender to play 1v1 lmao good luck with Hause Money buddy boy
MrPapi-Churro
Alright Lebron game is 11 but I have a 10 point advantage, I get unlimited dribbles and no shot clock, if you foul me I get to shoot two free throws and get the ball back, you can’t dunk, you get a 3 second shot clock and if you turn it over I win. Check up.
008muse
“I like Mike” – Trump
WobbleKun
cant lebron just jump over these guys lol.
background_action92
Michael Beasley cooked Lebron like some huevos rancheros. Funny enough though, Beasley said on the Ud podcast that Bam is the only to had ever beat him on 1v1
Equivalent_Papaya893
LeBron is talking about defense here. All you casuals talking about offense…
Kid_Crayola
Sam would put this man in jail lol
specifichero101
1on1 does take away a lot of the IQ element of the game, so it’s a great equalizer of ability.
Shalashaska67
It’s usually losing basketball
datlanta
Cant slot cut in 1v1.
NuisanceVII
Basketball is an umbrella term that includes 5v5 NBA basketball, shooting around alone, playing 1s and 2s, playing AAU, etc.
the_spinetingler
I mean, he’s not wrong.
Hoops is a lot more than just 1-1.
You probably wouldn’t pick me to win a lot of 1-1 battles, but you’d want me on your team because I can get you easy buckets.
AS much as a LBJ non-stan that I am, I would admit that just playing a dude 1-1 doesn’t remotely display the range of his basketball skills.
redbomb6
I personally think 1v1 basketball won’t be won by the iso heavy guys like what I imagine a lot of people think. Based on playing 1v1s growing up, the easiest way to win is by posting up. This is assuming that there’s no shot clock or dribbling limits. It’s impossible to stop someone backing you down from the 3 point line and it’s an easy high percentage shot for them. With that said, I think big guys like Jokic, Embiid, or Giannis would win since they can just get as close to the basket as possible and rise up anyone. Embiid and Giannis would fare better in more matchups due to their defensive versatility though.
Spiritjuice4998
Finally the secret to how he’s still playing and elite at 39 …
garynevilleisared
Whoa Sam Hauser slander off the top rope
Mbanicek64
RIP Reaves.
PoppinglikeaHipBone
1v1 does require a different skillset for sure. But what if you are the same height and around the same weight ig as your opponent. Would you then say it’s fair to say that the person who wins is better? I feel like with this scenario you still have to show creativity and study of your opponent to win at 1v1s. A lot more individuality and a lot more stamina needed.
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Craziest sam hauser stray of all time
Play Brian Scalabrine you coward
That’s why I don’t play SlamBall.
1v1 requires a whole different skill set for sure
basketball is great because you can have teammates who can make up for things
it’s why i’m always confused when people talk about someone like Jokic compared to other greats and like oh he’s not as good of a defender as this player! yeah well he’s allowed to have players around him to help with that
same with Steph, Steph tries, but more so than that, he’s allowed to have players around him that make the team a top 1-10 defense every year they were winning
Bron probably stopped 1 on 1s because Beasley busted his ass in them lmfao
I have the same rule about dueling in MMOs.
As a player who is a good catch and shoot/ good cutter, with nice passes but no real bag, I agree lol
I mean, he’s got a point.
he would still cook everyone in history though
Plus I mean who could effectively guard him, I think he just doesn’t want to pick on his teammates.
I mean.. he’s kinda right
Just because you beat someone in 1 on 1.. doesn’t mean you’re better than them
Lmao Hause Money catching strays
I mean, it’s basketball but I agree with the overall message. No one measures your skill in basketball based on how good you are in 1s, otherwise Kareem, Hakeem, or Shaq would be the undisputed goats.
He couldn’t beat Michael Beasley in a 1 v 1, of course he hates them
He is not wrong, because modern basketball was created as a sport about 5 players vs 5 players trying to score on each other.
But to imply that 1v1 is fake is wrong, because 1v1 is part of the game and the culture.
I like LeBron!
Well, I would expect that response from Lebron after [this absolute humiliation](https://youtu.be/mkk9Ib_KIh0?si=bcdLnkMV5QXgcaTv).
Lebrons 1v1 bag: tween tween tween rock… pause.. look at the ball LeFuckYou 3
Bro really chose the GOAT iso defender to play 1v1 lmao good luck with Hause Money buddy boy
Alright Lebron game is 11 but I have a 10 point advantage, I get unlimited dribbles and no shot clock, if you foul me I get to shoot two free throws and get the ball back, you can’t dunk, you get a 3 second shot clock and if you turn it over I win. Check up.
“I like Mike” – Trump
cant lebron just jump over these guys lol.
Michael Beasley cooked Lebron like some huevos rancheros. Funny enough though, Beasley said on the Ud podcast that Bam is the only to had ever beat him on 1v1
LeBron is talking about defense here. All you casuals talking about offense…
Sam would put this man in jail lol
1on1 does take away a lot of the IQ element of the game, so it’s a great equalizer of ability.
It’s usually losing basketball
Cant slot cut in 1v1.
Basketball is an umbrella term that includes 5v5 NBA basketball, shooting around alone, playing 1s and 2s, playing AAU, etc.
I mean, he’s not wrong.
Hoops is a lot more than just 1-1.
You probably wouldn’t pick me to win a lot of 1-1 battles, but you’d want me on your team because I can get you easy buckets.
AS much as a LBJ non-stan that I am, I would admit that just playing a dude 1-1 doesn’t remotely display the range of his basketball skills.
I personally think 1v1 basketball won’t be won by the iso heavy guys like what I imagine a lot of people think. Based on playing 1v1s growing up, the easiest way to win is by posting up. This is assuming that there’s no shot clock or dribbling limits. It’s impossible to stop someone backing you down from the 3 point line and it’s an easy high percentage shot for them. With that said, I think big guys like Jokic, Embiid, or Giannis would win since they can just get as close to the basket as possible and rise up anyone. Embiid and Giannis would fare better in more matchups due to their defensive versatility though.
Finally the secret to how he’s still playing and elite at 39 …
Whoa Sam Hauser slander off the top rope
RIP Reaves.
1v1 does require a different skillset for sure. But what if you are the same height and around the same weight ig as your opponent. Would you then say it’s fair to say that the person who wins is better? I feel like with this scenario you still have to show creativity and study of your opponent to win at 1v1s. A lot more individuality and a lot more stamina needed.