Not The Best Relationship With LeBron
It’s no secret that LeBron James has had trouble trying to relate to the much young Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. From his subtweets to flat out calling out of the two in day-to-day quotes, I think it’s safe to say that LeBron’s relationship with Kyrie and Love isn’t what his relationship was with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh – you can’t help but compare the two.
Heck, even Kyrie fired back at LeBron via Twitter recently.
It's ok to know you've made a mistake. Cause we all do at times. Just be ready to live with whatever that comes with it and be with.....
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 1, 2016
those who will protect you at all cost!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 1, 2016
Can't replace being around great friends that reciprocate the same energy back to you in all facets of life
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 3, 2016
Do not take his greatness or anyone for granted!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 4, 2016
The ultimate level of chemistry is when you know what I'm thinking without saying a word and we execute it. Visa Versa. #TheDC #SFG
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 5, 2016
It's this simple. U can't accomplished the dream if everyone isn't dreaming the same thing everyday. Nightmares follow. #TheDC #SFG
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 6, 2016
Control what you can control. Sounds so cliche, but its the bold truth.
— Chief Hélà 🤞🏾 (@KyrieIrving) March 7, 2016
Good Morning!!
But that was just the beginning. In addition to the subtweeting, as the kids say it, there are some around the NBA that believe there is a real chemistry issues between Kyrie and LeBron. To make things even worse, most of their supposed issues are “on-court” issues.
And that’s probably worse than not being on the same page off the court.
According to Yahoo’s Chris Mannix (transcribed via Sports Illustrated):
"Mannix reports “the disconnect between Irving and James is real,” and though they have a “solid” relationship, the on-court chemistry, according to one opposing scout, is “basically nonexistent.”"
In fairness, Mannix also says that he’s trying to teach Kyrie on the fly because he knows how much he means to the franchise.
Still, you can’t deny that there are real issues between Kyrie Irving and LeBron James. Winning indeed cures all but, unfortunately, in order for that to be the case between this team, they’d have to win the NBA Championship.
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