Screen grab courtesy of Hoops Mix Tape.
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Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins was not as impressed with Lebron James’ 61 points versus the Bobcats as everyone else. I had similar thoughts when viewing the highlights of James’ scoring later, but saying that kind of stuff aloud makes you a dissenter of the King’s court.
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The video evidence is what is and Wilkins gave his assessment on Twitter.
No denying he put on a shooting display. He was hot. Let’s not forget, he was playing the Bobcats. A sub 500 team w a match up nightmare.
— Dominique Wilkins (@DWilkins21) March 4, 2014
Where is the Defense? The Bobcats put up 107 points in a defenseless display of basketball. Offensively who was there to make Bron work on D
— Dominique Wilkins (@DWilkins21) March 4, 2014
Watch the film. No close outs on D, doubles were late, rotations were slow. It was too easy to score. At 54 y/o I could drop 40 on that D
— Dominique Wilkins (@DWilkins21) March 4, 2014
Bron is a freakish athlete, yes, no doubt. I could say I was too in my prime, but averaging 30 then against the greats like Bird, MJ, King
— Dominique Wilkins (@DWilkins21) March 4, 2014
AND having to guard them on the other side was an all out war. You were dogged by halftime and had to pick it up & do it again the 2nd half
— Dominique Wilkins (@DWilkins21) March 4, 2014
Let me be clear again, amazing shooting display, he was on fire and VERY efficient. My point is the Cats didn’t work him on the other end.
— Dominique Wilkins (@DWilkins21) March 4, 2014
It isn’t just about slow rotations & poor closeouts. Who made Bron work on the other end w/ Henderson hurt and Al carrying the team?
— Dominique Wilkins (@DWilkins21) March 4, 2014
Obviously I love scoring & a great offensive performance is exciting to watch, especially from the young talent today.
— Dominique Wilkins (@DWilkins21) March 4, 2014
But great basketball is even better to watch! The work, the schemes, the battles, the enforcers inside…a lot of that is lost. #Totality
— Dominique Wilkins (@DWilkins21) March 4, 2014
And the basketball church said, “Amen.”
Also, the NBA creating compilation videos made entirely of made baskets from high scorers totally make Wilkins’ point. – AL
Screen grab courtesy of Hoops Mix Tape.
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