LeBron James Full Video Breakdown of "The Block"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 เม.ย. 2024
- In this clip, LeBron James (The Los Angeles Lakers) talks about his famous block he had on Andre Iguodala in the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. He also talks about the pivotal role that J.R. Smith played in The Block during that Cavs / Warriors series.
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Nice Block 🏀X Bring the Action 🗑
If you listen to Iggy on Club Shay Shay, he described Lebron's block the very same way.
JJ showing Bron the clip of him making Bron turn around on defense was hilarious 😂
What I was thinking is how do you not feed Dwight in that moment. He looked to have position.
This should be the intro to the pod lol just him breaking the ankles
He petty af for that 😂
Iggy did that to himself. He was fouled previously, didn't want to brick more, and was avoiding the foul. This guy is a fucking idiot
JJ gotta get the white pay back you know how their egos are
That game 7 was probably the best game I ever seen in my life
By far. Phenomenal
game 6 was great too. forever will be my favorite finals to watch
I hope to see another series like this in my lifetime
Draymond was a monster in that game 7. He had six (6) three’s in that game, led the game in scoring and rebounds.
He went 11-15 fg; finished with 32 points, 15 rebounds, 9 assists… probably his greatest ever single game.
Actually same. had the fam & friends over to watch it. Ray Allen had the greatest shot but Heat did what they wanted in OT
4:10 had me dying lmao "you do your little run." I love JJ
LBJ’s chasedown does always have that lil Fred Flintstone walk-up. 😂
He is timing when to block. Timing when to jump 💯
@Roc_Official yep they call it chopping steps
Maxisnice be clowning LeBron on Instagram 😂😂😂
Replace jj with bron and there’d be 30 comments about how your a glazer🤣🤣
When I woke up this morning I didn’t think I was gunna hear LeBron James call JJ Redick a buttfucker, but I’m here for it. 😂 Bron is too damn funny, man. He said “We could literally do this all day bro.” LeBron, I could LISTEN to you do this all day. This is amazing.
Holy glaze
Gah damn you doing tricks on it
Fr 😂
he deffo said "motherfucker" as "muhfucker"
nvm i listened back a couple times he actually does say buttfucker
“They didn’t give you the WiFi?”😂😂
Definitely tracks lol
Lebron ain't using his own data 😆
@@boscowMJ would never … 😂
🤣🤣 This man curses like a kid who just learned the words
i thought i was the only one that noticed that. lmao
Facts lol
Its just look like that cause you dont see bron much in non televised convo.
probably because we dont hear him cuss much
I mean, bro had to conduct himself alot since 16. Cussing is probably not that common to him😂😂.
Iguodala to Curry
Back to Iguodala
Up for the layup
Oh blocked by James!
Ohhh My Goodness
Good pass by Curry
Running hard by Iguodala
And super human defensive recovery by LeBron James.
Jeff Van Gundy during the replay 😊
Mike Breen is the GOAT of NBA broadcasting
😂😂
it's like you triggered an audio clip in my head wtf
@@perotal iconic moments.
Top 3 plays in NBA history… Jordans final shot as a Bull, Ray Allens corner 3, and LeBrons block.
Kawhi fadeaway game winner
Kyrie's 3pt shot to complete the finals 1-3 comeback vs the 73-9 Warriors after Lebron's block is comparable to the Ray Allen shot.
2 greatest clutch shots in the history of the league.
in your opinion
@@garlentzjean2457thats the luckiest shot. Zero skill and he hasnt done it since 😂😂😂
@@garlentzjean2457 Travel
Most iconic defensive play in NBA finals history
What about Jordan stealing the ball from Malone?
@@TekkLuthor Nah
@TekkLuthor Warriors were going to score. Although a great steal by MJ Malone was looking to score He was looking to kick the ball out.
@@KiD1515Jordan literally ran an entire sequence by himself in closing seconds.. Defense, offense, finesse and the dagger.. LeBron never been that good and that was old MJ
@@juliuscaesar6994 Jordan was great, Lebron better
Jr. Smith hit 2 or 3 big jump-shots comin out of halftime that help set the tone for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2nd half..
99% of people forget about that. It was 42-49 at halftime and GSW ended the first half on a 9-2 run or something. JR came out of halftime and hit 3 perfect swishes to bring them back 2. And when you add into his contest on Iggy on the block... People love to talk about Kyrie and LeBron's performance for good reason, but without JR man the Cavs would've lost.
@@Kreze202
Yes, sometimes it's easy for people to forget certain sequences that had taken place during a certain series.. Like game 7 vs the San Antonio Spurs with Shane Bathier.. That dude literally hit 6 out of 8 3's..
I point to this all the time when talking about that game. People forget it. But warriors went into halftime confident and wanting to run an Swish hit those shots. I think it was two 3s and a long 2 like one step inside the line.
Also, Kevin Love playing excellent defense on Curry.
@Kreze202 That last statement isn't fair to say. It took everything, that happened, to win. You can't say without JR hitting those shots, they don't win, because I can say without Kyrie hitting the shot over Curry, they don't win. Lol. Of course people going to highlight the Block and the Shot over everything else, because they came in the final minutes. In the clutch.
Jr smith's going from a super athletic/streaky shooting guard in denver and new york...to one of the better 2 way shooting guards in the league those years in Cleveland is not talked about enough. He was always a really good scorer. But his defense elevated when he got to Cleveland.
“If I’m not Mistaken 😂😂”
if lebron said 'if im not mistaken youre adopted' I would believe him
😂😂😂😂
Whatever the case may be.
He has to say it cause y’all be saying he’s lying all the time or somethin lol
Cause everything he says can be used against him in court as a liar or a bum
how tf does lebron have such a good memory. Dude knows the score and position of every player during every play of his 20 year career
Script
LeBron watches his own highlights while touching himself.
Wished JJ talked about Kyrie with the go ahead also.
@@DemonKing-oi4jdbut they were talking about lebrons block? Why would they talk about Kyrie?😂😂😂😂😂
JJ SPECIFICALLY asked Lebron what was going through his mind about that block.
Amazing how yall hate a GENUINELY good person as much as you do. Truly mind blowing.
@@DemonKing-oi4jd and now he's failed so bad at parenting showing everyone he cant stay out of his sons life. Forces him to apply for the NBA draft when he's nowhere near ready so he can attempt to make it all about him and play basketball with his son.
@@TobiramaSenju212
And what did LeBron even say? What's the insight? LeBron sprinted back, Jr played good defense making iggy double pump, and LeBron got the block. Man we've all seen it.
LeBron like, I was thinking to myself saying Jr don't foul him. Oh yeah I been telling me team all career (no just that series) that I'm coming so don't foul... Bro can't even keep his story straight, and ya'll slurp that shit up.
LeIQ explained that perfectly 💯
If you watch that play, the only one who could have stopped him from getting to that ball was God himself. Both Iggy and Steph were doomed the moment they sprinted past the half court. It was just a matter of which of the two would have gotten their sh$t blocked then. Lol
Bruh, we got robbed of having the best finals😢 once KD joined them
His memory is INSANE. A guy who's almost 40, who has been in the NBA for 20 years should be remembering this occasion so vividly. Yes, I get it was probably the biggest game of his career, but little details that he remembers is astonishing and remarkable.
We forgive you jr
As a longtime Cavs fan I Still have a hard time no matter what letting that go 😂😂😂
😂😂😂
🤣🤣
Speak for yourself
I hope they eventually speak on that cause Jr was the only person who new they had a timeout & Ty didn't use it
“How’d you miss that” 😂
I like LeBron but not a huge fan as others. But what he did in those Finals was one of the best Finals performances I ever saw. Winning Cleveland a championship and I think he led his team in every major stat. Insane. Against a GS team in their prime. damn. I was in awe after that series.
He lead BOTH teams in every major stat. 😂😂 just insane.
He would practically never come out of the game that series too. Pretty sure he played all 48 minutes in game 7. He's nothing short of incredible. Im not even a huge LBJ fan either but he is without a doubt the GOAT of his generation
I agree. Only sad part is that GS got hurt. If they hadnt, it wouldve been a bigger achievement.
What about kyries shot?
@@TodTatney Yeah, that was the most impressive.
Bron really be after the wifi
Cause he refuses to use/pay for that data 😂😂
Bron seem hella chill irl
Keyword "seems"
@@apartmenta4439 be confident, remove "seems"
JJ was so stunned he turned Bron, he missed the middy! 😂 5:56
"oh shit I'm bout to score on LeBron... BUTTFUCKER."
Thats a tough shot to hit because nobody practices long 2’s
@@Chaos338 eh. I’d venture to say that the era JJ comes from, he definitely shot a lot of long middies coming up.
Winning in 2016 doen 3-1 to one of the best teams of all time while leading bothe teams in every statistical category is crazy.
Should’ve never been down 3-1 and he did not lead in every statistical category
This championship made LeBron the goat imo
@@brendanbloom3366why should they not have been down 3-1
@@brendanbloom3366he did lead in all major stats categories
That’s why he’s the goat
JJ hit him with the “what happened here” 😂😂😂 where u go
“How’d you miss that” 😂😂😂
That block was insane how he cld use both arms and split his brain simultaneously. He was ready for the reverse w the left hand and the layup off glass with the right hand KING
Bruh, the crazy he did the same thing now too long for one of the OKC players
I love how you guys show a mini clip at the end like the marvel post credit scene. 10/10
I been waiting 8 years for this video.
Need to get a hobby
Lebron is cool af in these. Always respected his game but now I’m a fan of his. So cool.
Bron always acts like he don’t remember when he loses its hilarious lmao…”Y’all won that game?” But easily recalls plays from the exact game💀
100% statistically proven fact! And we know how LeSexuals love those stats
Brian Windhorst has a good insight on the block. Iggy missed some free throws before this play. On the drive JR smith is with him but instead of making contact and potentially going to the line, he adjusts leaving LeBron just enough room to make the block.
Windhorst forgot to add LeBron's Block meant NOTHING as the Kyrie 3 would've put Cavs up 1 even if Iggy made the layup. Block happened w/ 2 minutes left, LeBron bricked a shot after that, GS didn't score again the whole game w/ Kyrie forcing a Curry Airball and later Love staying with Curry not getting shook and forcing a Brick. BOTH those defensive plays were more important than LeBron's Block.
@@heirrose1606Holy revisionist 😂😂 hindsight is always 20/20 no matter what you yapping about its still an iconic play
@@ayevince8857 he didnt get enough love from his parents dont mind him
@@heirrose1606 In pure basketball analysis maybe depending what goes into scoring certain plays like that, but accounting for the human element the LeBron block was definitely more impactful. Kyrie no longer has to make the shot to not be down, and who knows what effect that had on Curry's mental state and how that affected his shots, no to mention motivate the defense. You've acting like the people who gone too far in the realm of analytics, they're extremely useful for determining certain things and amazing at figuring out trends, not so much at factoring in the mental part of the game.
@@Alexander_Grant If 2 minutes left in a Finals Game 7 isn't enough motivation for a player to get amped & lock in they lost already. Curry was still firing 3s confidently like he always has. LeBron said Kyrie was supposed to drive on Curry but instead went for 3 so that "had to" is inaccurate conjecture. Kyrie shot it w/ 55 seconds left, 5 left on the shot clock. "Had to" would've been if it was the last possession. Kyrie shot the 3 instead like Curry did because Shooter's shoot. Analytics has nothing to do with the scoreboard and what actually happened those last 2 minutes, they are to predict probability. Cavs analysis told Kyrie to drive but he shot the 3. That's human. Just like Curry wants to shoot the 3s because he's human and he's built his legacy on 3pt shooting before analytics convinced teams to shoot them en masse. Curry did that first before analytics.
The art of the chasedown is so underated. Wall bron wade etc are some of the best I ever seen at it
1:40 “all I can see is JR… I gotta get back” 💀💀💀
I've never been glued to a podcast the way I've been to this one like damn. Keep going, this has been great.
this play was just the goat doing what he does best
Im a huge KObe fan but hearing this man talk about the game is amazing and starting to appreciate Brons greatness.
Why do haters watch this? Yall are obsessed with this man
4:46 “we could literally do this shit all day bro” hearing Bron say this was funny asf
you cant talk about lebron's iconic block without mentioning kyrie's shot, it is equally amazing and legendary
Kyrie forcing Curry to Airball a 3 after the block was more impressive than the block, just like Love sticking with Curry on the Final shot. Reminder LeBron's Block meant NOTHING as the Kyrie 3 would've put Cavs up 1 even if Iggy made the layup. Block happened w/ 2 minutes left, LeBron bricked a shot after that, GS didn't score again the whole game.
im not even a big NBA fan but I will never forget this series. I agree tho, the dagger is just as iconic as the block. However, imo, the block is LBJ's defining moment. He played practically all 48 minutes, was leading the team in points, and still had the energy to get the chase down block. Then he trusted his teammate enough to take the next shot after the timeout instead of him. That sequence in game 7 shows what kinda player he is.
JR emptied all his brain cells on that play🙏
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you wrong
Take a shot everytime he says “if I’m not mistaken”
I'm not trying to get drunk this early
this clip was fire! what this podcast was meant for
That block was the greatest play in NBA Finals History!
Jordan for the win! But it’s 2nd
Jordan for the win! But it’s 2nd
Bruh no its not, even Kyrie's shot was a better play. Also cmon Jordan's has to be first. I will accept it being top 10 in finals history.
I see the agenda your pushing , we not falling for it
@@carontorliak2760 no one in the history of the league could have hit that precise of a block from a full court chasedown
That was the first full basketball game I had ever watched. Immediately became a fan of the game. Couldn’t believe how good of a game it was
This some badass NBA content love it💯
Love that he’s able to show that even chase down blocks have strategy
So does peeing
Talk about when you almost killed JR Smith in the finals years later 🤣
😂
Yea 2 years later
So he has to tear down his former team mates when he is talking about an iconic play?? Makes no semse.Are you addicted to negativity my friend
@@jacktowntrey7414 it does not matter when it happened we all want to hear the story about what Lebron James was thinking in the moment in his own words it would be so entertaining🍿
@@doitall36 do you know how to spell are you okay because that was really a dumb take!
It's awesome that a player of bron's caliber is willing to deeply take you through his thought process in specific moments of his career, a side we would never of otherwise seen.
Really cool stuff. Hate him or love him, he's a top 2 of all time in most people's eyes, and I appreciate him doing this
How can he explain so clearly about the situation and emotion of a few years ago?👏
I can describe dumps I took 30 years ago, in great detail
We all should be grateful Bron didn’t think it was under 2 minutes when goin for that block… if not, he might notta thought to get both hands ready nd go Kagami mode☠️
This show gon go down as one of the best 😂
3:07, That block is not only one of the greatest plays in NBA history, but one of the GREATEST plays in sports history. It's iconic. Like John Elway's helicopter run in Super Bowl 32. Kirk Gibsons home run in the '88 World Series. And it was Game 7, after being down 3-1, NO ONE had ever come back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals, and the pain & heartbreak of a 52-year title drought in Cleveland. That block, that series, that World Championship by LeBron, the GREATEST of all time is one for the ages that may NEVER be toped💯
the best most clutch defensive play I've ever seen
The goat and the 3
Bron isn’t even top 5
@@jasonapplebaum9871If you don't think he's at least top 2, you're a delusional hater. There's no objectivity in that nonsense.
Loool the glaze
@@user-ji3ct1bc8i that your opinion halloffame passer and scorer Jordan could only get buckets he’s doing both at a high level no one ever done it pplayers do one it the other at a hall of fame level
4:52 😂 JJ hella troll
This part was so freaking cool
The wine was already kicking in this segment, both of them giggling and JJ red as a tomato 🤣🤣🤣
The 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers was a great basketball team, but had Dan Gilbert made the trade for Amare Staudemire back in 2010 LeBron James probably stays in Cleveland and Kyrie nor Kevin Love never down a Cavaliers jersey
The GOAT
Not a lebron fan but i saw this live and this was before i became the basketball fan i am now and i was blown away what a great moment
I just love listening to these 2 talk ball and joke! Great podcast!!!
Elite Block💯💯💯💯
His chase downs are iconic. I’m not a big fan, but those moments are always amazing.
Respect.
Best nba playoff series I've witnessed and one of the best plays in history
LbJ "U turned me all the way around" AYOO 😅😂. Love this pod!
Lol "hit the rim" isn't that goaltending than 😂
It didn't affect the shot so no, the shot was already blocked by then anyways
If it doesn’t move the rim or effect the shot it’s clean
No
No. For a goaltend you have to touch the rim before the block which potentially alters the shot by shaking/vibrating it. Since the block was made before the ball hit the backboard, while the ball was still going up and before making contact with the rim it is a clean block.
😂😂 i was waiting for jj to mention that move on bron
Hahahahaha this man brings up the clip to him love it
Goaltending.
Always a hater. Damn you clowns are annoying don't watch if you wanna hate I'm pretty you can watch Taylor Swift videos instead
Cry about it
Continue to be Disappointed
No
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Lebron’s memory of that block on iggy is just amazing! It’s cool to see what was going through his head at the time 🔥
My favorite Lebron play ever. It literally makes me emotional. Can’t explain it
We need an episode where Bron just breaks down his most iconic plays that would be a joy to watch fr
This is so good!
@mindthegamepodcast can yall speak on the idea of the All star game being turned into stars 25 and younger vs stars 26 and older. For instance Ja Shai AntMan Luka Chet vs Kd, Steph, lebron, AD. Kind of like Old school vs New School
My forever favorite moment in basketbal is not the block, it's Deli's reaction on the bench. He knew at exact moment, LeBron got this, we got this.
Bron saying, "if my mind serves me right " like he hasn't watched the replay 1 million times 😂
Best finals of all time in terms of storyline, strategy, skill, & moments. Had great offense, defense, timely shots, …. Just an incredible series. I know game 1-4 weren’t too exciting but 5-7 were all great games
Lmao JJ imitating Bron’s little run 😂
LOL at LeBron asking if they got wifi
Top offensive categories, top defensive categories. That should be our filter when we talk abt greatest plays.
One of the best moments of my life is watching that live. Out of body experience
I'm glad he gave JR Smith his props with this play. He's right, JR Smith does receive a lot of flak for his blunder. But if Lebron says that JR made the right play at the right time in this play - who are we to disagree?
"If they call goal tend right here, I might be getting kicked out of the most important game of my life" deep stuff from Bron, awesome we get to hear his perspective on these things
Him going out w two hands for the reverse layup is nuts
It’s still crazy how the gsw blew a 3-1 lead in the finals and had the best season 73-9.
Tells you something in the GOAT debate.
Yeah you know Draymond suspension for game 5, bogut broke his leg, Curry fouling out in game 6 somehow. You know normal Adam silver helping LeBron stuff.
That was enjoyable.
I remember yelling when Bron blocked that shot. I hope he comes back to The Land for his last chapter.
Either he’s rewatched this a million times or his memory is insane
He was literally part of the greatest block in NBA history. Why wouldn't he remember it
LeBron 'If I'm not mistaken' James
I love this podcast! 💯💯💯
One of the funniest athletes of all time, talkin about trajectory of the ball 😂
"I think it was 89 89 at the time." My goodness the dude's memory is insane.
"I'll take a half credit"😂😂😂 that's fair
Jr's side of story actually matches Bron.
JJ Redick. A player who shot 41.5% from 3pt for his career and taking a shot 1 foot in from the 3 point line. Just 2012 basketball things.
“Blocked by James”! 😮👋🏽🏀
94-94 in ot, it’s crazy cuz that was actually considered a high box score. Teams back then usually finished the game with 75-90. Now teams drop fucking 120-140 WITHOUT overtime
Yea when kd warriors came around it became the norm
@@lllightskindude on god, I be telling people the best teams in the nba rn is another version of the kd warriors team. 1-2 sharp shooters, a guard who dissects thru defense when the floor is spaced out and a scorer at the wing. Oh yeah and everybody including the center can make a 3 lol
Lebron is such a likable guy lol
Thank you JJ Redick and Lebron James for this Podcast. I'v learned more about basketball from these episodes than any 'analysts' on Mainstream media. LeBron is a genius. Respect.
I could listen to this guy talk basketball alllllllll fucking day.
LOL Skip said this 😂
He always says “it was a bicycle built for 2”