This wasn't 45/15/5 against a scrub team. This was against a team full of all stars, defensive greats, offensive sensations and he basically took them on single handedly in the first half. This man was a monster that night.
Kobe had a 81pt game with 60% shooting, MJ had 69pt 73% game with 18rebounds 4 steals. MJ had 18 top100 games while lebron had 4. Lebrons best statistical game was 58 something points with 70% shooting
@@BossNikki9 lebron has 4 of top100 best statistical games, while kobe has 6. And micheal has 18. If he can shoot 69 pts with 70% in era where there was defence, he would average 50 pts in todays game lol Lebron is the king. MJ is greatest of the greats.
Legit one of the greatest playoff performances ever, especially under those circumstances, game 6 on the road in a must win game against a really good Boston Celtics squad that beat LeBron two years before. This man was determined to win by any means necessary and get that first 🏆
His legacy would have taken a big hit if he lost against an OLD Boston Team. Imagine at the height of your game, along with prime wade and bosh losing to 36 yr old KG, 34 yr old Pierce, and 35 yr old Ray Allen. This series should have never went 7 games in the first place.
@@brenttenorio9265 I agree, fans , media pundits like Skip Bayless, Stephen A and his contemporaries would never have let Bron live that down, no matter what he did in his career after that
@@graeadventures He's the only one playing in his prime that year. Heat had their core playing in their primes. Plus, Celtics had no depth. Their bench consisted of Keyon Dooling, Greg Steimsma, and Mikael Pietrus was their best 6th man in that series. Bradley, Jeff Green, and J.O went down if you remember.
This is one of the most important games of LeBron's career. He took matters into his own hands and put on a virtuoso performance for the ages. For me, this outweighed his 25 straight points performance back in the 2007 East Finals in terms of the circumstances he and the Heat faced after the 2011 Finals.
It’s not one it’s THE most important game of his career and his first or second best playoff performance only maybe behind 07 Detroit and important only game 6 of 2013 and maybe game 7 of 16 can hold a candle
@@jrdb04 I said that in terms of the situation he and his respective teams faced. I still think game 7 of the 2016 Finals is his most important game and his greatest triumph as a pro.
@@sstar202 I respect that. But without this game having happened first, Bron would’ve been left out of GOAT conversations. He HAD to win a ring that year or his legacy would’ve been forever tarnished.
@@sstar202 I would say that’s his best win but most important nah u got to look at the fallout if he lose if he looses to golden state yea his finals record is trash most people will say curry is the best player now but Lebron by that point was already established as a all time great and while he wouldn’t be in the goat debate he would still be regarded as a top player plus unlike this Boston game he had teammate right there with him that whole series and game loosing vs Boston however would have killed him 1 cause this is right after the 2011 finals his worst playoff series right after the yes we did party where he joked saying the heat were winning 8 titles and that it would be easy to win this is after he’s still the most hated athlete on the planet for the decision loosing in Cleveland for multiple year and against the rivalry celtics also the heat had they lost that series were already discussed trading bosh or Wade and firing Erik so the fallout was way worse and loosing that nobody would have taken him serious as a goat 2016 out him that stratosphere 2012 and even 13 to a lesser degree is what is what saves him to have that chance
The best part for me is the interview after. Dead serious he says he just wanted another game. He's knows whats on the line for himself and he sees his chance.
I remember me and my best friends were watching the game and the whole time we were as quiet as he was. He wasn’t even my favorite player at the time. I just wanted him to win. I’m glad we got to witness as well yo
I know he has a 4/10 record in the finals, but making the finals 10/20 times is crazy. He is in almost every top-5 category of the playoffs. Also one of the most clutch players ever, GOAT. Gotta appreciate the greatness till it lasts
In my opinion, the best individual playoff performance ever!! Under high pressure and delivered when it matters.. Shows why many ppl consider him in the GOAT conversation🏆🏆
@@brenenfn5020 eh, wouldn’t say he was barely an all star. Year after Bron left he went right back to being a 20+ ppg scorer before his unfortunate blood clot issues ended his career. I think it’s just a credit to the spurs defense really. Picked us apart on offense and completely shut us down after game 2
I remembered watching this, just in shock and happy! LBJ really showed us why he earned the name KING 👑🔥 This game will always be remembered and legendary!
No wonder Pierce hates LeBron, and will forever be beyond his death. LeBron stopped the Celtics era after Kobe's Lakers collapse by forming the superteam Heat. LeBron conquered East for almost a decade while in Heat and Cavs. LeBron crushed his and KG's old Nets. LeBron defeated the young excellent Celtics roster headed by Tatum and Brown. Lastly, LeBron humiliated him in his jersey retirement night. That's cold.
Before this game, LeBron James has basically achieved every single achievement individually: MVPs, All Star MVPs, All Star Games, All NBA Teams, and many other accolades except for defensive player of the year. The only one missing is the ultimate goal, which is a championship. He went into the NBA Finals with the Cavs in 2007 but he has faced the much more experienced and heavily favored Spurs, which had them swept the Cavs. Since then, LeBron hasn't made back into the NBA Finals. He got close in 2009 but on those last games, he basically disappeared in those games and for that, he was heavily criticized because again, LeBron has achieved so much individually but underachieved in the playoffs. Then in 2010 free agency, LeBron decided to go to Miami in a nationally televised program called The Decision. That move was received negatively by everyone and viewed as “unnecessary” because it was unprofessional, and a punk move on the part of LeBron. It was so bad that some Cavs fans burned his jersey and putting it on camera. LeBron has formed the “Big 3” with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh and was heavily favored to win the championship. LeBron’s first year was basically a year full of media and fan scrutiny and he was also the most disliked athlete because again, his decision to tell that he was going to the Heat in a nationally televised program was uncalled for, and unnecessary. The Miami Heat then went to the NBA Finals facing the Dallas Mavericks, which the Heat were heavily favored. They were up 2-1 games, but LeBron has again disappeared, scoring only 8 points in game 4 and played bad for the rest of the series and the Mavs went on for the biggest upset, winning the championship in 6 games. This is the biggest meltdown that LeBron has faced in his career. After the championship series, the media, former players, and the fans were after on LeBron, heavily criticizing him for disappearing again, especially in the Finals where they were heavily favored, and it was deemed that LeBron will just seemingly disappear if he needs to step up or if he needs to win a big game. Facing the next season, LeBron was determined to get back and redeem himself. He won the MVP in that season (his 3rd), and the Miami place second in the Eastern Conference. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Heat faced the Boston Celtics, which is a rivalry existed between LeBron and the Celtics. The Heat were up 2-0 games, but the Boston Celtics managed to tie up the series. In game 5, Paul Pierce drained a 3 pointer in LeBron’s face to seal the game, and Boston was now up 3-2 games. Everyone assumed that the Celtics will go to the NBA Finals because game 6 is In Boston and everyone expects that LeBron is not going to show up based on his past games where he didn’t show up. Everyone is heavily criticizing and also questioning LeBron’s legacy coming into this game, and this game answered all of those questions and shutting the criticisms up.
2009 he ain't dissappeared... He was alone vs the magic he averaged 38 ppg 9 and 9 for the whole 6 games including a game winning three in game 2 he never dissappeared his teammates never even showed up
@@simonkanatschnig5158 ppl hate comparing him to Jordan but he’s the only players ever to put up numbers just as good if not better than jordan averaging 35pt triple doubles for multiple series
People forget to realize how much pressure was on him and the Miami heat and their young coach to win. S/o Bron for always beating the odds and putting it to the cs
THIS IS THE PEAK GREATNESS OF LEBRON!!! ATHLETICISM IS OFF THE CHARTS AND HIS JUMPER IN MIAMI ERA IS THE MOST EFFICIENT AND THE HIGHEST FIELD GOAL OF HIS CAREER SO WITH THAT COMBO, THAT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PLAYER TO EVER GRACE THE COURT!!! NO ONE COULD STOP HIM BEING LIKE THIS!!!
One of my all time favorite performances from LBJ ALL TIME. The pressure in this game was insane but he remained cool, calm and collected the entire game. Now that is impressive.
If anyone ever doubt LeBron for being clutch, this should proof you wrong. When it most mattered he delivered with such an all-time great performance and on top of that, this was during a time, in which he was even more hated, scrutinized (also by media) and where he hadn‘t won his first ring yet. 10 years later we can all agree his legacy will never fade away
Skip Bayless is the reason why people consider him not to be clutch skip created that false narrative which is a lie because he had so many clutch moments throughout his whole career you can't be that accomplished without being clutch
@@tyyrreekk9005 totally true indeed. Skip is the king of creating false narratives. This applies also to his takes on the NFL as well. He is the embodiment of media clowns and also one of the reasons why ppl consider Jordan or Kobe fans like myself automatically as LeBron Haters. I don't like that he uses Jordan or other players only to tarnish LeBron's Legacy. If you don't respect LeBron, then you don't respect the game and should stop watching it. Fortunately with Podcasts rising up, clowns like Skip cannot be successful anymore on a long term
This is how legends are made, you can talk about his finals record but 2012 and 2016 playoffs are his most defining years. I mentioned those playoff runs because that’s is where he was down the series and put his team on his back.
I was born In 2000 so I never seen any of MJs games live on tv but this is probably the best playoffs performance I’ve seen by far. The fact that people were building crazy narratives after game 5 and he came out next game like it was his last game shit was crazy! That crowd was quiet asf the whole game.
Jordan was my hero growing up as a kid in the early 90s. LeBron became my idol as an adult. Never seen such composure, discipline, skill and longevity in any other person I've ever seen.
I truly believe this is the moment he never looked back, he found something mentally this series that he applied to the decade of dominance that would follow, one of the craziest back against the wall performances in history.
Straight up. I think Mentally he felt it’s time kick into gear since his whole Miami stint would have been a waste in his eyes. Took the criticism personal
@@Davefromdabend Remember this is after the humiliating finals they had with Dallas in 2011. Of course Lebron is mad and very hungry for a championship.
Doesnt matter how you feel about lebron this is one of the greatest performances of all time. So much on the line and he came out on a completely different level and was near perfect
I don't know if everyone has appreciated the whole journey. This man has made his teammates better throughout his career and still become individually better. Appreciate these last few years. We won't ever see a King James like this again once he hangs it up.
diehard boston fan and i'm still in awe watching this. bro this 11min video is one of the best hoops video on youtube. this deserves a couple million views
This is the beat NBA video I've ever seen. It's like a documentary with epic camera work and great musical timing. I truly felt the tension even though I don't know the full history of LeBron. However, I feel his determination to win
Not even a Lebron fan, heck I was even rooting for the Celtics to close this out lol. But this game is the greatest performance by a single player i have ever seen. The way he carried the Heat from start to finish despite all the pressure is crazy.
At this point in time (2012), LeBron was a 3x league MVP with zero championships. The Heat were also up 2-0 in this series before the Celtics took three straight including Game 5 at Miami. With the Cs up 3-2 ready to close it out at home in Boston for Game 6, all the noise was directed towards the Heat. The critics and fans were ready to celebrate the end of this failed superteam, and there were serious rumors of breaking up this James-Wade-Bosh trio (2011 Finals loss plus potentially losing in ECF in G6). Bron had 30 points in the first half and was easily on pace to drop 55+ if the game was close in the second half (fourth quarter). The only sign that told me he was human was him going 5-9 from the line for the game (all FTAs in first half). This game goes beyond the 45-15-5 stat line. It marked a turning point in his career before he won his first chip.
this was the opening flood gates of a legendary NBA career alongside Jordan's playoff arrival vs prime bird Kobe's 81 point game Steph's vs OKC that made him the MVP
Lebron first legendary game is game 5 vs Piston in the 2007 ECF, 48 pts, scored the last 25 and 29 of the last 30 of his team, most clutch performance i’ve ever seen .
The way he locked in, the look in his eye after every shot, he told himself he wasn’t going home. Just wish he had more performances like this. Should have more chips
@@sstar202 that's literally the only finals loss i hold him accountable for because he performed badly after Game 1...the other 5 isn't his fault. You're right👏🏾
This was the greatest games in sports history knowing what was on the line. Career was on the line here not just the series. Not only did he deliver but he delivered in a game of perfection.
This is the best one man show performance I've seen in from the last decade since MJ when he had 45 points against Utah in Game 6 of the Finals in 1998. Lebron was wrecking everybody in this game especially Paul Pierce. Lebron literally shut down the whole Boston Arena, the Haters and the doubters
we've seen a lot of players score 40+ pts in a playoff game, but the way LeBron did it and considering whats at stake in the game makes this a truly legendary playoff performance
Damn can't believe how fast time passes by now he's turning 38 and not healthy anymore and I can say that the LeBron era is about to end it was a phenomenal career and I'm proud I did not take him for granted because we may not see another player like him One of the greatest player to ever touch a ball, King James 👑🔥🏀
Considering all the pressure he faced that season and playing in that hostile environment, this feels like the greatest elimination game performance ever.
As a Heat fan, I remember this game like it was yesterday. Before it started I was nervous and I was thinking that this was the end. The entire game, I didn't say a single word because of how worried I was. Then after game, I spoke by saying "Thank God."
Added this video to my likes and my favorites immediately, I remember watching this game live, I was so nervous but then I realized who the King IS. Top 5 favorite game from the GOAT
I love the music choice, makes me feel exactly how I felt while watching this game, as a heat fan I was feeling the pressure especially towards the 2nd quarter, so many people forget that that big 3 Boston had a habit of going down I. The 1st half even to teams that weren’t great and then turning it up in the half, I’ve watched so many games but this still ranks as the best game I’ve ever watched I can only imagine how it felt in person
100% iconic!! Ya knew when ya saw LBJ face n them eyes looking like that, this game was his fr 💯… Dude didn’t let a thing phase him for anything.. He wasn’t smiling, jus watching his god given talent n how he took that to tha next next level, made a lot smile fr.. Legit one of tha best playoff performances by this man I’ve ever ever seen 🎯Dubbed as tha unselfish 👑, he is…… To everyone everywhere, stay safe stay blessed 🙏🏽❤️✝️
have never seen a game like this one from any other player. it's ridiculous how he shows the advantage he has over the other players in the court. never forget
This was the most clutch performance in NBA history! Everything was on the line that night for LeBron, that was a diciding game in his legacy and he more than just delivered everybody counted them out and sad the big 3 was over and lebron went in there ij Boston and outscored their whole starting five and never let them a chance from start to finish the crowd was silent for 90 percent of the game. Remember watching it live it was unbelievable to watch i am blessed that I saw it at about 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning where I live but more than worth it 🙏🏼 the king 🤴🏿
Looking back at what lebron said about his teammates knocking their shots down - he doesn't actually needs a lot of 3pt shooters. He just needs somebody who he can give the ball and who can make a shot. Don't care if you drive, pull up, or catch and shoot. You can even throw an assist if needed. Just make sure you're not a sellout for the team
I remember seeing news clips of celtics fans after this game, and I'll never forget when one guy said something like "it was scary to watch, made us feel like we didn't even want to be there" Imagine being so dominant you instilled some type of fear to an arena full of people watching a basketball game.. just insane.
You know it’s weird that this game is so iconic but none of his 2018 playoff games are. I was more impressed what he was able to do with the cavaliers that year. Game 6 ecf he had 46 pts. It’s like nobody remembers that year cause he didn’t win a chip.
If you ever needed enough motivation for the day and purusing your goals at any cost today is that day. Every time I see this performance from LeBron time and time again facing challenge after challenge and getting it done. You have the power to utlimately change the trajectory of your life; there will be negative influences trying to swallow you but remember you can do anything you want in this life if you want it bad enough. That's what this performace showed me and pushes me to this day to compete in this life with 100% energy. Time for you to do the same.
After Boston lost this game & seeing how locked in Lebron was in this game 6 I knew Miami had this series and I'm a Celtics fan! It hurt witnessing this, the end of the Boston big 3 but this was bound to happen, Lebron really breaking through and becoming a champion. It was inevitable!
The best playoff performance ever ‼️ The most pressure anyone has ever faced in a playoff game I don’t think it’s even close. If he loses this game the NBA wouldn’t be the same today.
As soon as I seen that look on his face before jump ball I literally looked at my cousin who was on the Celtics big 3 bandwagon like “yea bruh so we watching game 7 at my house right?”😂😂😂
This game and game 1 of the 2018 finals were the two greatest performances I've ever watched. so upsetting that Cavs team let him down that game, I was screaming at JR through the tv lol, but george hill did just have to hit that free throw too. If they win that game the whole series changes, all that momentum goes to them. Anyways, appreciate the greatness while you can. Also idk when he was better, This Lebron back in 2012 or that 2018 playoff run Lebron.
Yeah, he was other-worldly. But he still managed to notice the kids and signed his autograph for them. He consistently treats fans well from what I've seen of him.
This wasn't 45/15/5 against a scrub team.
This was against a team full of all stars, defensive greats, offensive sensations and he basically took them on single handedly in the first half.
This man was a monster that night.
He beat all 5 of them lol
In 3 quarters too
Yes Sir
If lebron didn’t dominate these little boys in Boston in the first three quarters he’d have had a 50 to 60 point triple double lmao
@@JohnWick-qr4yclittle boys lol? You tripping. These were certified killers he took down
That's what we call entering "The Zone"!!!. Nothing can stop him.
Thats why he is the GOAT
@@BossNikki9 damn right!!! I’ve never seem a player as unstoppable as he was in that game 6. Then there’s 2018 LeBron 👑
Kobe had a 81pt game with 60% shooting, MJ had 69pt 73% game with 18rebounds 4 steals. MJ had 18 top100 games while lebron had 4.
Lebrons best statistical game was 58 something points with 70% shooting
@@BossNikki9 lebron has 4 of top100 best statistical games, while kobe has 6. And micheal has 18.
If he can shoot 69 pts with 70% in era where there was defence, he would average 50 pts in todays game lol
Lebron is the king. MJ is greatest of the greats.
@@CitsVariants That's right when was the last time anyone seen that kind of level of basketball at it's best!!!
Legit one of the greatest playoff performances ever, especially under those circumstances, game 6 on the road in a must win game against a really good Boston Celtics squad that beat LeBron two years before. This man was determined to win by any means necessary and get that first 🏆
His legacy would have taken a big hit if he lost against an OLD Boston Team. Imagine at the height of your game, along with prime wade and bosh losing to 36 yr old KG, 34 yr old Pierce, and 35 yr old Ray Allen. This series should have never went 7 games in the first place.
@@brenttenorio9265 stfu! Prime dwade and bosh ? get outta here with that shit
@@brenttenorio9265 I agree, fans , media pundits like Skip Bayless, Stephen A and his contemporaries would never have let Bron live that down, no matter what he did in his career after that
@@brenttenorio9265 don't forget Rondo and his age coz if he's a non factor then DWade is s non factor too....
@@graeadventures He's the only one playing in his prime that year. Heat had their core playing in their primes. Plus, Celtics had no depth. Their bench consisted of Keyon Dooling, Greg Steimsma, and Mikael Pietrus was their best 6th man in that series. Bradley, Jeff Green, and J.O went down if you remember.
His composure in this game was astonishing! Emotionless , Locked in !! 🔒 GOAT JAMES!!
Straight stone face the entire game !
*Top 5 James
Except for the GOAT comment, otherwise you're spot on.
LeBron James is the greatest basketball player of all time 🐐
Facts
This is one of the most important games of LeBron's career. He took matters into his own hands and put on a virtuoso performance for the ages. For me, this outweighed his 25 straight points performance back in the 2007 East Finals in terms of the circumstances he and the Heat faced after the 2011 Finals.
It’s not one it’s THE most important game of his career and his first or second best playoff performance only maybe behind 07 Detroit and important only game 6 of 2013 and maybe game 7 of 16 can hold a candle
@@jrdb04 I said that in terms of the situation he and his respective teams faced. I still think game 7 of the 2016 Finals is his most important game and his greatest triumph as a pro.
@@sstar202 I respect that. But without this game having happened first, Bron would’ve been left out of GOAT conversations. He HAD to win a ring that year or his legacy would’ve been forever tarnished.
@@sstar202 I would say that’s his best win but most important nah u got to look at the fallout if he lose if he looses to golden state yea his finals record is trash most people will say curry is the best player now but Lebron by that point was already established as a all time great and while he wouldn’t be in the goat debate he would still be regarded as a top player plus unlike this Boston game he had teammate right there with him that whole series and game loosing vs Boston however would have killed him 1 cause this is right after the 2011 finals his worst playoff series right after the yes we did party where he joked saying the heat were winning 8 titles and that it would be easy to win this is after he’s still the most hated athlete on the planet for the decision loosing in Cleveland for multiple year and against the rivalry celtics also the heat had they lost that series were already discussed trading bosh or Wade and firing Erik so the fallout was way worse and loosing that nobody would have taken him serious as a goat 2016 out him that stratosphere 2012 and even 13 to a lesser degree is what is what saves him to have that chance
@@jrdb04 his finals record isn’t trash… stop listening to Skip Bayless bro
This man had 1 expression the whole game - lucky to witness this live!
The best part for me is the interview after. Dead serious he says he just wanted another game. He's knows whats on the line for himself and he sees his chance.
I remember me and my best friends were watching the game and the whole time we were as quiet as he was. He wasn’t even my favorite player at the time. I just wanted him to win. I’m glad we got to witness as well yo
When you take into account all
That was at stake … i seriously don’t think there ever will be a greater Lebron game than this one
game 1 nba finals that got ruined by jr smith
2018 game 1 of the finals
@@cclark3 if he found a way to win that game that would’ve took over as his greatest game
@@tiktokexposed898 gotta get the win tho
@@SSJRome I just see it as the craziest game performance-wise, he was unstoppable
LeBron’s greatest game ever. What a masterpiece.
I know he has a 4/10 record in the finals, but making the finals 10/20 times is crazy. He is in almost every top-5 category of the playoffs. Also one of the most clutch players ever, GOAT. Gotta appreciate the greatness till it lasts
4-6 dummy
@@jancamacho4407 you get the point pussy cat
@@jancamacho4407 4 wins in 10 tries is the same as 4-6 dummy 😂😂
@@jancamacho4407 It's 4 out of 10 kid... Take this L
@@flux2956 keep crying and hating greats being the internet troll that you are, who wont be remembered by anyone, lol.
In my opinion, the best individual playoff performance ever!! Under high pressure and delivered when it matters.. Shows why many ppl consider him in the GOAT conversation🏆🏆
Your team just had to end our big 3 era, huh?🤦🏾♂️
@@Big_3000 lol. it was for the best, he got a lot of respect when he came back to Cleveland
@@brenenfn5020 yeah true, just wish it would’ve lasted a little longer, Wades knees were failing him and Bosh was regressing just a bit
@@Big_3000 not even a lil bit lol, 2014 finals showed that he was barley an all star
@@brenenfn5020 eh, wouldn’t say he was barely an all star. Year after Bron left he went right back to being a 20+ ppg scorer before his unfortunate blood clot issues ended his career. I think it’s just a credit to the spurs defense really. Picked us apart on offense and completely shut us down after game 2
I remembered watching this, just in shock and happy! LBJ really showed us why he earned the name KING 👑🔥 This game will always be remembered and legendary!
No wonder Pierce hates LeBron, and will forever be beyond his death. LeBron stopped the Celtics era after Kobe's Lakers collapse by forming the superteam Heat. LeBron conquered East for almost a decade while in Heat and Cavs. LeBron crushed his and KG's old Nets. LeBron defeated the young excellent Celtics roster headed by Tatum and Brown. Lastly, LeBron humiliated him in his jersey retirement night. That's cold.
ha hatdog you do know that lebron joined the heat because of this celtics right? he can't pass this guys when he is in cleveland 😂
Man was serious the whole 3 hours. Didnt see him smirk atleast.😤😤
he was on his way to his 1st championship. Gotta be super serious🐐😭
#Facts💯
Except when he last walked if the kourt if u peeped in that smile chuckle at the end was the witnessing of killer physco maniac
LeBron is a Legendary playoff performer *THIS* is what NBA playoffs should be
He was great in this playoffs. But legendary? Watch all 4th quarters of the 2011 finals..and rethink.
@@scottipippen6554 man brought up a singular bad finals, the bruh on that
@@scottipippen6554 LeBron James is literally the greatest playoff performer of all time… Learn basketball bro
@@scottipippen6554 coz the 2011 playoffs is the only playoffs he's played????ur a joke
@@scottipippen6554 You can't even spell Scottie. That's how stupid you are.
Before this game, LeBron James has basically achieved every single achievement individually: MVPs, All Star MVPs, All Star Games, All NBA Teams, and many other accolades except for defensive player of the year. The only one missing is the ultimate goal, which is a championship. He went into the NBA Finals with the Cavs in 2007 but he has faced the much more experienced and heavily favored Spurs, which had them swept the Cavs. Since then, LeBron hasn't made back into the NBA Finals. He got close in 2009 but on those last games, he basically disappeared in those games and for that, he was heavily criticized because again, LeBron has achieved so much individually but underachieved in the playoffs.
Then in 2010 free agency, LeBron decided to go to Miami in a nationally televised program called The Decision. That move was received negatively by everyone and viewed as “unnecessary” because it was unprofessional, and a punk move on the part of LeBron. It was so bad that some Cavs fans burned his jersey and putting it on camera. LeBron has formed the “Big 3” with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh and was heavily favored to win the championship. LeBron’s first year was basically a year full of media and fan scrutiny and he was also the most disliked athlete because again, his decision to tell that he was going to the Heat in a nationally televised program was uncalled for, and unnecessary. The Miami Heat then went to the NBA Finals facing the Dallas Mavericks, which the Heat were heavily favored. They were up 2-1 games, but LeBron has again disappeared, scoring only 8 points in game 4 and played bad for the rest of the series and the Mavs went on for the biggest upset, winning the championship in 6 games.
This is the biggest meltdown that LeBron has faced in his career. After the championship series, the media, former players, and the fans were after on LeBron, heavily criticizing him for disappearing again, especially in the Finals where they were heavily favored, and it was deemed that LeBron will just seemingly disappear if he needs to step up or if he needs to win a big game.
Facing the next season, LeBron was determined to get back and redeem himself. He won the MVP in that season (his 3rd), and the Miami place second in the Eastern Conference. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Heat faced the Boston Celtics, which is a rivalry existed between LeBron and the Celtics. The Heat were up 2-0 games, but the Boston Celtics managed to tie up the series. In game 5, Paul Pierce drained a 3 pointer in LeBron’s face to seal the game, and Boston was now up 3-2 games.
Everyone assumed that the Celtics will go to the NBA Finals because game 6 is In Boston and everyone expects that LeBron is not going to show up based on his past games where he didn’t show up. Everyone is heavily criticizing and also questioning LeBron’s legacy coming into this game, and this game answered all of those questions and shutting the criticisms up.
nice
2009 he ain't dissappeared... He was alone vs the magic he averaged 38 ppg 9 and 9 for the whole 6 games including a game winning three in game 2 he never dissappeared his teammates never even showed up
@@simonkanatschnig5158 ppl hate comparing him to Jordan but he’s the only players ever to put up numbers just as good if not better than jordan averaging 35pt triple doubles for multiple series
This dude literally wrote an essay to blow LeBron 💀 crazy dickeating
he didn’t disappear in 2009, he disappeared in 2010 ECSF
People forget to realize how much pressure was on him and the Miami heat and their young coach to win. S/o Bron for always beating the odds and putting it to the cs
THIS IS THE PEAK GREATNESS OF LEBRON!!! ATHLETICISM IS OFF THE CHARTS AND HIS JUMPER IN MIAMI ERA IS THE MOST EFFICIENT AND THE HIGHEST FIELD GOAL OF HIS CAREER SO WITH THAT COMBO, THAT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PLAYER TO EVER GRACE THE COURT!!! NO ONE COULD STOP HIM BEING LIKE THIS!!!
Crazy thing is with that being said, he got even better the next season !
@@MajorDude14 yup. The next year he was the best player to ever walk on a court.
I always say bron never had a prime because how good he was his whole career
The greatest game i watched live. Scared as hell since the first second of this game. LETS GO HEAT!!!
Love that smile at the end as he’s walking into the tunnel. Finally got out of the zone for a sec and enjoyed the dub.
One of my all time favorite performances from LBJ ALL TIME. The pressure in this game was insane but he remained cool, calm and collected the entire game. Now that is impressive.
If anyone ever doubt LeBron for being clutch, this should proof you wrong. When it most mattered he delivered with such an all-time great performance and on top of that, this was during a time, in which he was even more hated, scrutinized (also by media) and where he hadn‘t won his first ring yet. 10 years later we can all agree his legacy will never fade away
Skip Bayless is the reason why people consider him not to be clutch skip created that false narrative which is a lie because he had so many clutch moments throughout his whole career you can't be that accomplished without being clutch
@@tyyrreekk9005 totally true indeed. Skip is the king of creating false narratives. This applies also to his takes on the NFL as well. He is the embodiment of media clowns and also one of the reasons why ppl consider Jordan or Kobe fans like myself automatically as LeBron Haters. I don't like that he uses Jordan or other players only to tarnish LeBron's Legacy. If you don't respect LeBron, then you don't respect the game and should stop watching it. Fortunately with Podcasts rising up, clowns like Skip cannot be successful anymore on a long term
@@inexpugnabilis Exactly
I’d take Lebron over MJ personally
2011 Finals..🤡
One of the best playoff performances ever
Wade's reaction at 8:54 is all of us watching that shot go inside.
This is how legends are made, you can talk about his finals record but 2012 and 2016 playoffs are his most defining years. I mentioned those playoff runs because that’s is where he was down the series and put his team on his back.
2018 playoff run also
I was born In 2000 so I never seen any of MJs games live on tv but this is probably the best playoffs performance I’ve seen by far. The fact that people were building crazy narratives after game 5 and he came out next game like it was his last game shit was crazy! That crowd was quiet asf the whole game.
One of the best games ever played ever... considering the circumstances and everything.
Would have broken up the Heats tbh and KD might have gotten his first ring since OKC was on 🔥 that year.
He definitely should release a shoe for that game exactly
Jordan was my hero growing up as a kid in the early 90s. LeBron became my idol as an adult. Never seen such composure, discipline, skill and longevity in any other person I've ever seen.
Greatest playoff performance ever. Not even close.
It is Mandatory to watch this video every year, what a legend. King james👑👑👑
Kd better than lebron
@@juwantaylor5293 he ain't the bus driver
The video is only 8 months old....
@@juwantaylor5293 haha bus rider of gsw , now the bus rider of the suns 😂
Man,who else is coming back here to this video and getting goosebumps?. Just absolutely phenomenal
I truly believe this is the moment he never looked back, he found something mentally this series that he applied to the decade of dominance that would follow, one of the craziest back against the wall performances in history.
Straight up. I think Mentally he felt it’s time kick into gear since his whole Miami stint would have been a waste in his eyes. Took the criticism personal
@@Davefromdabend Remember this is after the humiliating finals they had with Dallas in 2011. Of course Lebron is mad and very hungry for a championship.
Doesnt matter how you feel about lebron this is one of the greatest performances of all time. So much on the line and he came out on a completely different level and was near perfect
Bron said “I’m vengeance” with this performance 🔥🔥
I remember like it was just yesterday. It was so quiet in the Garden while Lebron basically single handedly tore that team apart
I don't know if everyone has appreciated the whole journey. This man has made his teammates better throughout his career and still become individually better. Appreciate these last few years. We won't ever see a King James like this again once he hangs it up.
This was so well made. LeBron is like a superhero in this.
diehard boston fan and i'm still in awe watching this. bro this 11min video is one of the best hoops video on youtube. this deserves a couple million views
This is the beat NBA video I've ever seen. It's like a documentary with epic camera work and great musical timing. I truly felt the tension even though I don't know the full history of LeBron. However, I feel his determination to win
Not even a Lebron fan, heck I was even rooting for the Celtics to close this out lol. But this game is the greatest performance by a single player i have ever seen. The way he carried the Heat from start to finish despite all the pressure is crazy.
Still send shivers down my spine every time i watch this video or a similar one and remember what transpired that game
He cemented his GOAT status here.
lol
@@Jmoneynasty lol what u idiot. He the 🐐
.🤣🤣🤣..MJ never in this situation..To go a monster game to avoid elimination .
@@lovepeace9747 cause mj played trash ass comp
Lol no he didn't
He only had one ring during this time Lmaaao
Watching this live game me chills down my spine. Bron said so much without saying a word. Legendary 🔥
At this point in time (2012), LeBron was a 3x league MVP with zero championships. The Heat were also up 2-0 in this series before the Celtics took three straight including Game 5 at Miami. With the Cs up 3-2 ready to close it out at home in Boston for Game 6, all the noise was directed towards the Heat. The critics and fans were ready to celebrate the end of this failed superteam, and there were serious rumors of breaking up this James-Wade-Bosh trio (2011 Finals loss plus potentially losing in ECF in G6).
Bron had 30 points in the first half and was easily on pace to drop 55+ if the game was close in the second half (fourth quarter). The only sign that told me he was human was him going 5-9 from the line for the game (all FTAs in first half). This game goes beyond the 45-15-5 stat line. It marked a turning point in his career before he won his first chip.
this was the opening flood gates of a legendary NBA career alongside
Jordan's playoff arrival vs prime bird
Kobe's 81 point game
Steph's vs OKC that made him the MVP
I like Steph, but the OKC game wasn't on the same level as this. It was a regular season game after all.
Also game 6 klay against OKC
Lebron first legendary game is game 5 vs Piston in the 2007 ECF, 48 pts, scored the last 25 and 29 of the last 30 of his team, most clutch performance i’ve ever seen .
Yea Steph’s game was a great watch but not even in the same tier as the rest
The way he locked in, the look in his eye after every shot, he told himself he wasn’t going home. Just wish he had more performances like this. Should have more chips
This was definitely his greatest game ever in terms of survival🔥🐐
And circumstances after all the scrutiny he and the Heat had faced after losing to the Mavs in 2011.
I would say game 5 of2016 finals
@@sstar202 that's literally the only finals loss i hold him accountable for because he performed badly after Game 1...the other 5 isn't his fault. You're right👏🏾
@@johnnybuchananjr9344 no not at all
as a Celtics fan i admire his performance this game. It hurt me but this is a game Lebron must win. He delivered, it was his magnum opus.
This was the greatest games in sports history knowing what was on the line. Career was on the line here not just the series. Not only did he deliver but he delivered in a game of perfection.
I will never forget this game. He was stone faced that day
This is the best one man show performance I've seen in from the last decade since MJ when he had 45 points against Utah in Game 6 of the Finals in 1998. Lebron was wrecking everybody in this game especially Paul Pierce. Lebron literally shut down the whole Boston Arena, the Haters and the doubters
Whoever edited this video....THANK YOU!! This had me in tears. Brilliant stuff. Greatest basketball performance I ever seen!!
It probably is. Considering the pressure. It was truly legendary
wait till they make a full documentary once Lebron retires.
we've seen a lot of players score 40+ pts in a playoff game, but the way LeBron did it and considering whats at stake in the game makes this a truly legendary playoff performance
Damn can't believe how fast time passes by now he's turning 38 and not healthy anymore and I can say that the LeBron era is about to end it was a phenomenal career and I'm proud I did not take him for granted because we may not see another player like him One of the greatest player to ever touch a ball, King James 👑🔥🏀
Considering all the pressure he faced that season and playing in that hostile environment, this feels like the greatest elimination game performance ever.
Time and time again I’ve come back to the video for motivation. In my eyes this is the greatest playoff game ever.
Man I love going back and watching this game...such a wild game from LeBron.
As a Heat fan, I remember this game like it was yesterday. Before it started I was nervous and I was thinking that this was the end. The entire game, I didn't say a single word because of how worried I was. Then after game, I spoke by saying "Thank God."
Added this video to my likes and my favorites immediately, I remember watching this game live, I was so nervous but then I realized who the King IS. Top 5 favorite game from the GOAT
I love the music choice, makes me feel exactly how I felt while watching this game, as a heat fan I was feeling the pressure especially towards the 2nd quarter, so many people forget that that big 3 Boston had a habit of going down I. The 1st half even to teams that weren’t great and then turning it up in the half, I’ve watched so many games but this still ranks as the best game I’ve ever watched I can only imagine how it felt in person
LeBron is just the MAN on and off the court. What a role model for being the Adult MAN in the room. God Bless him!!!
Whenever I go through any adversity in life, I come back and watch this. Truly the best of all time.
100% iconic!! Ya knew when ya saw LBJ face n them eyes looking like that, this game was his fr 💯… Dude didn’t let a thing phase him for anything.. He wasn’t smiling, jus watching his god given talent n how he took that to tha next next level, made a lot smile fr.. Legit one of tha best playoff performances by this man I’ve ever ever seen 🎯Dubbed as tha unselfish 👑, he is…… To everyone everywhere, stay safe stay blessed 🙏🏽❤️✝️
Wow, this comment made me shed tears, god bless you!
God Bless you!
One of the best games I ever watched
have never seen a game like this one from any other player. it's ridiculous how he shows the advantage he has over the other players in the court. never forget
if lebron played like this in his whole career he will be the greatest no doubt, not even MJ can surpass him
Agree
He did play like this his whole career, he went to 8 straight finals… Nobody can surpass him
One of the best, if not the best Game 6 performance in the history of the NBA.
Props to who editing and created this video. I've watched this game so many times. By far the best video of this game!!
We need this exact same video format for Bron and kyrie 41 performance against GS
This was the most clutch performance in NBA history!
Everything was on the line that night for LeBron, that was a diciding game in his legacy and he more than just delivered everybody counted them out and sad the big 3 was over and lebron went in there ij Boston and outscored their whole starting five and never let them a chance from start to finish the crowd was silent for 90 percent of the game.
Remember watching it live it was unbelievable to watch i am blessed that I saw it at about 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning where I live but more than worth it 🙏🏼 the king 🤴🏿
I love LeBron he’s always been my favorite
I rewatch this game so many times , he only had one expression on his face the whole game didnt even smile once, that how locked in he was.
Looking back at what lebron said about his teammates knocking their shots down - he doesn't actually needs a lot of 3pt shooters. He just needs somebody who he can give the ball and who can make a shot. Don't care if you drive, pull up, or catch and shoot. You can even throw an assist if needed. Just make sure you're not a sellout for the team
I come back to watch this every once in awhile. A masterpiece performance for the ages.
That's the best basketball player to ever step foot on this planet right there.
Watched this entire game and it left me speechless how insane he played. My GOAT.
Deadliest version. His greatness is not in question, but you can't help but feel how much more he should have brought this version out.
It’s like a Game to him. If he had this demeanor throughout his whole career that’d be a Folktale of the ages
I remember seeing news clips of celtics fans after this game, and I'll never forget when one guy said something like "it was scary to watch, made us feel like we didn't even want to be there"
Imagine being so dominant you instilled some type of fear to an arena full of people watching a basketball game.. just insane.
Wow. That’s actually crazy as fuck
As a Celtics fan we all thought the series was over... but after watching this LBJ performance we knew we didn't stand a chance in game7.
Celtics was kicking Cleveland lebron ass
@@juwantaylor5293 young Cleveland bron his second stint with the cavs Celtics couldn’t hang w him and kyrie
@@instantramengod5704 Paul pierce celtics kick Cleveland lebron ass. Made lebron quit on his own hometown team 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@juwantaylor5293 then he went back and won just as many chips for Cleveland that Paul did for Boston.
@@juwantaylor5293 and then LeBron ran him out of Boston clown
LeLEGEND ! What a performance by Bron :O under pressure he showed why he was about to take the throne of the NBA :D what an amazing game by the KING
You know it’s weird that this game is so iconic but none of his 2018 playoff games are. I was more impressed what he was able to do with the cavaliers that year. Game 6 ecf he had 46 pts. It’s like nobody remembers that year cause he didn’t win a chip.
If you ever needed enough motivation for the day and purusing your goals at any cost today is that day. Every time I see this performance from LeBron time and time again facing challenge after challenge and getting it done. You have the power to utlimately change the trajectory of your life; there will be negative influences trying to swallow you but remember you can do anything you want in this life if you want it bad enough. That's what this performace showed me and pushes me to this day to compete in this life with 100% energy. Time for you to do the same.
After Boston lost this game & seeing how locked in Lebron was in this game 6 I knew Miami had this series and I'm a Celtics fan! It hurt witnessing this, the end of the Boston big 3 but this was bound to happen, Lebron really breaking through and becoming a champion. It was inevitable!
The best playoff performance ever ‼️ The most pressure anyone has ever faced in a playoff game I don’t think it’s even close. If he loses this game the NBA wouldn’t be the same today.
Micheal Jordan is the Goat 🐐
Kobe Bryant is the Mamba 🐍
LeBron James is the King👑
As soon as I seen that look on his face before jump ball I literally looked at my cousin who was on the Celtics big 3 bandwagon like “yea bruh so we watching game 7 at my house right?”😂😂😂
Bro I haven’t watched any of the playoff games the last few years… it’s just not the same
Always loved the Celtics but this is where I had to respect LeBron’s greatness. When he made that face before tipoff, it was all over for the Celtics.
Tremendous God given ability 🔥
I'm so blessed to watch the whole nba career of this man
This brought tears to my eyes…simply the 🐐 in one of his greatest performances of his career
This is some legendary shit right here. The best player ever at the peak of his powers. Completely unstoppable
Will always remember where I was watching this game. Truly a career performance by one of the best to ever do it!
It's not just hus best game its his most consequencial. He became a champion that day
I love how bron got emotional at 8:29 even though he was still up 13. Just shows how much he cared about this win
His legacy was never more at risk than this game. I’m glad it was remembered as such
This is arguably the greatest playoff performance ever considering everything what was at stake for Lebron and his legacy
This game and game 1 of the 2018 finals were the two greatest performances I've ever watched. so upsetting that Cavs team let him down that game, I was screaming at JR through the tv lol, but george hill did just have to hit that free throw too. If they win that game the whole series changes, all that momentum goes to them. Anyways, appreciate the greatness while you can. Also idk when he was better, This Lebron back in 2012 or that 2018 playoff run Lebron.
There was nothing better than playing online in 2k with those early 2010’s heat
They were the only team I knew how to use back then
Such a great game!!!
THIS was prime LeBron. Backs against the wall. Villain mode. Greatest playoff performance ever.
Yeah, he was other-worldly. But he still managed to notice the kids and signed his autograph for them. He consistently treats fans well from what I've seen of him.
He had that killer instinct that night I'll never forget what I watched!! THE GOAT!!!!
he played like a man possessed that night! one of the best playoff performances ever!
This is Brons greatest FULL game. It was championship destiny from here on.