Get Ready For More Crab Dribbles

by Kyle Weidie on Mar 13, 2009 11:44 AM EDT in Off Topic

In all fairness, LeBron James isn't the only one guilty of traveling in the NBA....it happens way too much and calls are horribly inconsistent.

Also in all fairness, eff LeBron James (just kidding.....not really).

So, when news came out that the NBA is reviewing the way they call traveling, which they should, the Cleveland Plain Dealer comes to LeBaby's rescue as an advocate/sounding board.

LeBron wants his move back because they "stole" it.

Awww......poor baby.

There's no indication of how exactly the league will "alter" their current traveling rules.

But knowing David Stern (still think he's the best commish in sports), he'll coddle his superstar to the point where Hollywood will consider remaking the late 80s sit-com, My Two Dads, starring LeBron and the duo of Mike Brown and Stern as his paternal protectors.

I mean, the dude is already an unnatural freaking freight train, why not help him even more?

This is just a fair warning.....so brace yourself Wizards Nation, LeCrab Dribble is awaiting his triumphant return.

hat tip: Slam

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I can't believe this crap gets published

Cleveland Plain Dealer:

The most focus has been on James’ jump-stop move, which he’s been perfecting since high school. Sometimes he travels and gets away with it, sometimes he executes it properly and still gets called for traveling.

“That would be good, I could get my move back,” James said of the potential rule changes. “They stole my move. I’ve gotten used to knowing that you have to land on two feet.”

I will eternally root against all things Cleveland. I hope LeBron stays there and they never win a championship.

by Johnnie Futbol on Mar 13, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions

Got to give LeBron credit where it's due

LeBron added a hilarious new concept to our collective basketball consciousness. I was playing in a league game a few weeks ago when a dude on the other team got called for steps. As he was complaining, I yelled from the sidelines, “That was no travel — it was a crab dribble.” Everyone had a good laugh, and the dude stopped arguing with the ref so we could get on with the game.

"Now, obviously individual production does not unilaterally equal better team production, but there's a high level of causation."

by Vanilla Gorilla on Mar 13, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions

The NBA should turn on unlimited turbo and hyperdunk options as well.

by Fundefined on Mar 13, 2009 12:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Rec'd

And it should allow LeBron to just play against the computer.

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by cuppettcj on Mar 13, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Stay positive.

http://www.waitingfornextyear.com

by scottsargent on Mar 13, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions

We'll be there for you when the Wiz are back to being good and LBJ is in NYC.

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by Kyle Weidie on Mar 13, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah. NYC. And is “back to being good” mean a first round exit in the playoffs?

Will there still be so much nihilism focused towards him “when he leaves?” I guess I just dont understand the focus and hate on one player. Frustration, sure. But so much focus, it’s beyond me.

http://www.waitingfornextyear.com

by scottsargent on Mar 14, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions

I think what he means is....

The Wizards, with three (count em 3) legitimate All-Stars in Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison; along with a very underrated Brendan Haywood and a healthy DeShawn Stevenson will make a potent starting line up. A line-up that has the potential to stick with ANY team in the East… Now add to that a bench that includes solid veterans like Songaila, Mike James, Andray Blatche and Etan Thomas; along with some very talented younger players that had a chance to get some much needed experience this year (Nick Young, Dominic McGuire and JaVale McGee)… and the team may be only a piece or two away from contending for top spot in the East…

Add a top 5 pick, and especially the chance to get Blake Griffin – and the picture looks even better.

Considering that the Wizards have $13 Million in expiring contracts, precicely at the time when a lot of teams will be looking to cut payroll (either to get under the Luxury Tax, or to get ready for the “Lebron/Wade/Bosh” sweepstakes) – bodes well for a potential trade at the deadline next year to bring in those final one or two pieces needed.

With our core group locked in for the next several years – the Wizards are sitting in a good position.

On the other hand, the Cavaliers better hope they have enough to win this year, because even though Wally and Eric Snow’s contracts come off the books, you’re still over the Luxury Tax… Ilgauskas and Wallace are on their last legs (literally)… Varejao can opt out and go elsewhere (and he may just do that, considering the way Cleveland went all cheap on him in the last negotiations).. Mo Williams and D. West are nice players, but there’s very little else of value on that team to trade. JJ Hickson is the only young talent on the squad….. and he can’t get any consistent minutes.

LeBaby is gonna look at that Cleveland roster in 2010……… then look at what the Knicks are doing in NY… (more than $40 Million UNDER the Salary cap in 2010 – enough to offer both Dwayne Wade and LeBaby maximum contract offers, maybe even enough to offer Wade, Bosh AND LeTravel a chance to play together… then have Steve Nash join for the vet minimum ) – and HE’S GONNA BOLT…

So, enjoy it while you can Cleveland…. because it ain’t gonna last.

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by Rook6980 on Mar 15, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions