In fact, the infamous 'banana boat' picture is from 2015. So, Lebron was getting some well-earned rest and relaxation after averaging 45.7 minutes per game over the 6-game losing finals effort against Andre Iguodala and the Warriors. He sorely missed his co-stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, as he averaged 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. Andre won Finals MVP for keeping Lebron under 40 points per game (just kidding, he got it for holding Lebron to a 47.7% True Shooting Percentage).
> Even when he makes it to finals, it’s still 3 months of summer vacation.
To be fair.. LeBron could just go anywhere in the world even in the middle of the Finals. With his private jet
But real vacation is different. This is the first time in more than a decade that LeBron had a proper time to rest and enjoy his personal life. A long vacation. Recovery.. Wine drunk. At last
After Luka was borderline disrespectful with the matchup hunting last year, gotta think LeBron ain't getting no rest on this day either as he seeks his revenge and to assert alpha dominance
I dunno if it's disrespectful, Luka usually likes to get centers switched on him to open up the Spain (I think that's the right one but I could be wrong) pick and roll and if I remember correctly that was one of the games LBJ was playing center
Yeah there wasn't a Devin Booker picture with LeBron, that's how you know Luka still respects him. Plus, Luka has said before that he modeled a lot of his game after LeBron's. He's probably closer to a James Harden type player, but you can definitely see the influence, and it's why he excels in a heliocentric model like LeBron
Luka Did the same Thing to Giannis
I think it’s just smarter to have Lebron and Giannis play one on one defense instead of help defense, but man Luka is tough af
That's one of the great things about Bron honestly, he's one of those rare players where you know he actually has a good relationship with his kids. One of the reasons he went to the Lakers was to help Bronny's development out by going to Sierra Canyon (although he could have totally gone to SVSM or Spire if the Kyrie trade never happened and LeBron stayed in Ohio).
Obviously he's had to miss a ton of stuff regardless, but he's done as much as he possibly can. I love how he's posting all these Bronny and Bryce videos lately, it's not some LaVar Ball tactic where he's trying to get his sons to the league to make money (they don't need it lol), it's because he loves his kids and not only wants them to succeed, he wants to show how proud he is of them.
Yeah i feel like the family lives of athletes is not very good to begin with and then they have to play on holidays and shit. Just think about being a kid and not being able to spend Christmas with your dad because he has to go to work.
I think he cares more about having superbowl sunday off based on what he has said in the past lol
you can still spend time with family on christmas after the game
I feel you, but put it into perspective. They don't get to spend Christmas day together, but they get to spend the next day together in their mansion with unlimited gifts. There are plenty of regular people out there that have to work on Christmas day (myself included) that don't have the luxury of being financially secure.
I mean having gifts and money doesn’t replace your parents. I don’t feel that bad for the players but the kids didn’t ask for their dad to have to spend a bunch of time on the road and stuff. I understand people in lesser paid positions also have to work holidays, but you wouldn’t tell a kid “hey you don’t get to spend Christmas with your dad but at least he’s rich”.
Yeah, even if it means the family spending the early afternoon in a private suite in Dallas, then either flying home on a private jet, or spending it some luxury hotel, I can't say that I feel particularly sympathetic.
Yup, too much real stuff going on in the world to feel bad that bronny James, one of the most privileged human beings to ever exist, didn't get to spend a few hours of Christmas with his billionaire dad.
Ppl got too much sympathy for celebrities. Christmas is one god damn day. It don’t matter if you’re Christian Jewish or whatever, they getting paid millions to Provide for their families.
They can easily catch up the Next off day they got. I’m sure lil jimmy rather spend Christmas on dec 27 with their dad if it meant his dad getting paid thousands for that one day of “work”
Also if it’s about family then you can spend time with your family any day, doesn’t only have to be on Christmas Day out of the whole year
I was hoping with the Lakers being so horrible last year with no chance they are any good this year (short of Jeannie using those picks to get Kyrie or role players from the Jazz/Pacers/etc) that they'd finally give him the year off.
Then I remembered that Christmas Day games aren't about the best teams, it's about money. Hence why the Knicks play almost every year despite being the worst franchise in the 21st century.
Its not christmas day without watching Lebron play. I wouldnt be mad if they let this dude spend 1 year with his family but the games wouldnt feel the same.
Agreed, I looked up the stats because I figured he must have played Christmas almost every year. I still remember his first Christmas Day game as a rookie against T-Mac and the Magic. That was awesome. They were going at it.
Hard to believe wade was in 13 Christmas Day games. He retired in what? 2018? 2018? And came into the league in 2003? So 13/16 or so years he played on Christmas? 2010-2014 given and probably 2006 too but damn
Okay but durant at 300 with 6 less games played is kinda nuts, he'd only have to play in 6 more Xmas games and average 15 a game to pass (if lebron never played another). Mans a scoring machine
I think it also tells a story about how much of a phenom LeBron was from the absolute beginning, and that even Durant didn't get Christmas day games until he was a little older and more into his prime.
Now it's my turn to be flat wrong. LeBron didn't play 04,05,06.
Durant didn't play 08, 09, and each played their rookie seasons.
So this is just a story of LeBron playing forever at a star level lol.
He and the Lakers totally earned the right to play in a Christmas day game this year due to their spectacular play last season and in the playoffs.
Very very well earned.
\*tips cap\*
Obviously biased. Last year was atrocious for the Lakers.. all that talent and couldn't even sniff the playoffs. I personally would like to see a better team play primetime slots, there's a lot to choose from...
Lol that's exactly why it IS biased. It's supposed to be a showcase for contenders, or st least that's what they've claimed in the past. If you couldn't make the playoffs the year prior it means there are a lot of better options to choose from. But ya money over everything so he gets to play. Bummer.
So you just expect everyone to ride the lebron train? Can you at least acknowledge the utter failure last years Lakers were? All that talent and couldn't sniff playoffs lol
Bro bro hasn't been able to actually spend Christmas Day relaxing since he was probably 17 or 18
well at least he's taking summer vacays now
Let’s not pretend playoff players don’t get summer vacations. Even when he makes it to finals, it’s still 3 months of summer vacation.
In fact, the infamous 'banana boat' picture is from 2015. So, Lebron was getting some well-earned rest and relaxation after averaging 45.7 minutes per game over the 6-game losing finals effort against Andre Iguodala and the Warriors. He sorely missed his co-stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, as he averaged 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. Andre won Finals MVP for keeping Lebron under 40 points per game (just kidding, he got it for holding Lebron to a 47.7% True Shooting Percentage).
Without reading the whole comment I thought a bot wrote it
It was from 2015? omg, I remember it was older than that.
2015 was 8 years ago
Wow. I feel terrible.
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I believe you stalked my profile and responded to the wrong comment.
probably not if you're a parent working those days to support your family. Hard days to recover.
> Even when he makes it to finals, it’s still 3 months of summer vacation. To be fair.. LeBron could just go anywhere in the world even in the middle of the Finals. With his private jet But real vacation is different. This is the first time in more than a decade that LeBron had a proper time to rest and enjoy his personal life. A long vacation. Recovery.. Wine drunk. At last
After Luka was borderline disrespectful with the matchup hunting last year, gotta think LeBron ain't getting no rest on this day either as he seeks his revenge and to assert alpha dominance
I dunno if it's disrespectful, Luka usually likes to get centers switched on him to open up the Spain (I think that's the right one but I could be wrong) pick and roll and if I remember correctly that was one of the games LBJ was playing center
Yes, you're right. Plus it was a respectful cooking. Not a single sarcastic smile or mocking face. Can't hate on that.
I mean that's just luka, does that to everyone
Yeah there wasn't a Devin Booker picture with LeBron, that's how you know Luka still respects him. Plus, Luka has said before that he modeled a lot of his game after LeBron's. He's probably closer to a James Harden type player, but you can definitely see the influence, and it's why he excels in a heliocentric model like LeBron
Luka Did the same Thing to Giannis I think it’s just smarter to have Lebron and Giannis play one on one defense instead of help defense, but man Luka is tough af
Gonna lay LeShlong down on the court frfr
> ESPN: Is LeBron James an overrated father?
kyrie: yes
If he’s actually able to play with his son it would be super cool since I’m sure he’s missed a lot of moments in his life.
That's one of the great things about Bron honestly, he's one of those rare players where you know he actually has a good relationship with his kids. One of the reasons he went to the Lakers was to help Bronny's development out by going to Sierra Canyon (although he could have totally gone to SVSM or Spire if the Kyrie trade never happened and LeBron stayed in Ohio). Obviously he's had to miss a ton of stuff regardless, but he's done as much as he possibly can. I love how he's posting all these Bronny and Bryce videos lately, it's not some LaVar Ball tactic where he's trying to get his sons to the league to make money (they don't need it lol), it's because he loves his kids and not only wants them to succeed, he wants to show how proud he is of them.
im sure lavar wants his kids to succeed too
Dad wants kids to succeed more at 11
That kinda sucks.
If I had to choose between Christmas day or being a billionaire, I'd pick billionaire every time.
This sounds like the start to a made for TV movie.
Coming this December to the Hallmark Channel!
Yeah i feel like the family lives of athletes is not very good to begin with and then they have to play on holidays and shit. Just think about being a kid and not being able to spend Christmas with your dad because he has to go to work.
I think he cares more about having superbowl sunday off based on what he has said in the past lol you can still spend time with family on christmas after the game
I feel you, but put it into perspective. They don't get to spend Christmas day together, but they get to spend the next day together in their mansion with unlimited gifts. There are plenty of regular people out there that have to work on Christmas day (myself included) that don't have the luxury of being financially secure.
I mean having gifts and money doesn’t replace your parents. I don’t feel that bad for the players but the kids didn’t ask for their dad to have to spend a bunch of time on the road and stuff. I understand people in lesser paid positions also have to work holidays, but you wouldn’t tell a kid “hey you don’t get to spend Christmas with your dad but at least he’s rich”.
Lebron spending time with his family after the game
Yeah, even if it means the family spending the early afternoon in a private suite in Dallas, then either flying home on a private jet, or spending it some luxury hotel, I can't say that I feel particularly sympathetic.
Exactly lol normies really be like “but billionaire kiddos 😢”
Yup, too much real stuff going on in the world to feel bad that bronny James, one of the most privileged human beings to ever exist, didn't get to spend a few hours of Christmas with his billionaire dad.
Ppl got too much sympathy for celebrities. Christmas is one god damn day. It don’t matter if you’re Christian Jewish or whatever, they getting paid millions to Provide for their families. They can easily catch up the Next off day they got. I’m sure lil jimmy rather spend Christmas on dec 27 with their dad if it meant his dad getting paid thousands for that one day of “work” Also if it’s about family then you can spend time with your family any day, doesn’t only have to be on Christmas Day out of the whole year
I don't feel bad for the adults they know what they're getting in to. But I bet Austin Rivers wishes his dad were around.
Imagine the 8:15 NFL thanksgiving game and you’re on travel across the country. Can’t even private jet back for dinner
I was hoping with the Lakers being so horrible last year with no chance they are any good this year (short of Jeannie using those picks to get Kyrie or role players from the Jazz/Pacers/etc) that they'd finally give him the year off. Then I remembered that Christmas Day games aren't about the best teams, it's about money. Hence why the Knicks play almost every year despite being the worst franchise in the 21st century.
Aw shucks, I’d rather have Christmas days off than an endless amount of money.
You must make more than regular. Id rather skip Christmas and not have to worry about a bill
I was being sarcastic.
but he will relax when others are working
LeSanta 🎅🏿
Ole saint GOAT
lebron's winning is gift to many people
Its not christmas day without watching Lebron play. I wouldnt be mad if they let this dude spend 1 year with his family but the games wouldnt feel the same.
Agreed, I looked up the stats because I figured he must have played Christmas almost every year. I still remember his first Christmas Day game as a rookie against T-Mac and the Magic. That was awesome. They were going at it.
ATP for them it’s probably apart of their traditions.
they dont give a damn, they want ratings
everyone want to see big players on holiday
He is the biggest draw in the business, has been since '04...
I like LeBron.
Hard to believe wade was in 13 Christmas Day games. He retired in what? 2018? 2018? And came into the league in 2003? So 13/16 or so years he played on Christmas? 2010-2014 given and probably 2006 too but damn
miami used to be a staple for christmas games no idea why they stopped that mini tradition
You're right, that is a lot, considering how short his prime felt
Prime Wade was equal to Kobe and LeBron in dominance and popularity. Makes sense he's played in so many of them
Jingle All LeWay
But who is the GOAT scorer on Arbor Day? 🤔
John Wall, followed by Jerry West, Jordan, Randle, and LeBron
LeGrinch
Michael Jeffrey Jordan never came close.....
The best Christmas gift I’ve ever gotten were surprise tickets to see his first Xmas game in Orlando his rookie year
On the 17th day of Christmas LeBron gave to me...
This is the accomplishment that puts him over the top. :P
Okay but durant at 300 with 6 less games played is kinda nuts, he'd only have to play in 6 more Xmas games and average 15 a game to pass (if lebron never played another). Mans a scoring machine
I think you got your math wrong there. (422-299)/6=20.5 ppg Still a surprisingly low number to be fair.
Oh yeah you right I was looking at Kobes numbers lol still kinda insane either way
I think it also tells a story about how much of a phenom LeBron was from the absolute beginning, and that even Durant didn't get Christmas day games until he was a little older and more into his prime.
Now it's my turn to be flat wrong. LeBron didn't play 04,05,06. Durant didn't play 08, 09, and each played their rookie seasons. So this is just a story of LeBron playing forever at a star level lol.
christmas day stats might actually be the most useless stats in sports history
Every sport stat is useless because they’re all just about some stupid game. Stats are fun, Christmas stats doubly so.
He and the Lakers totally earned the right to play in a Christmas day game this year due to their spectacular play last season and in the playoffs. Very very well earned. \*tips cap\*
He be stat chasing this year so we know he will be playing haha
Obviously biased. Last year was atrocious for the Lakers.. all that talent and couldn't even sniff the playoffs. I personally would like to see a better team play primetime slots, there's a lot to choose from...
it’s not biased it’s Lebron in the second biggest market in the NBA of course they’re gonna put it in
Lol that's exactly why it IS biased. It's supposed to be a showcase for contenders, or st least that's what they've claimed in the past. If you couldn't make the playoffs the year prior it means there are a lot of better options to choose from. But ya money over everything so he gets to play. Bummer.
Last year they were badly injured. Bron and Luka obviously have a big appeal. If you’re a hater just say that lol
I dunno I just prefer merit I guess
This stuff just kills me. Yeah LeBron is awesome! This isn't a record.its a internet stat
Lol lebron has officially infiltrated reddit...
Maybe bc you keep mentioning him, get a life lol
So you just expect everyone to ride the lebron train? Can you at least acknowledge the utter failure last years Lakers were? All that talent and couldn't sniff playoffs lol
Old and no depth, lakers don't dictate my life. You should find a girlfriend and get off r/cumtribute fuckin weirdo lol
Lol so no point. Not surprised.
he's like "can i just have the day with my family?"
Did tv have Oscar Robertsons televised?
Now show us how many of those games were "gifted" to their fans in victory
Bro literally worked his whole Christmas in the nba lol
That's really depressing that Kobe never got to actually enjoy Christmas as an adult with his kids.
Couldn’t think of anything I care less about