Gilbert Arenas Explains How LeBron James Played As If He Was Bigger Than His Height: “At That Point, LeBron Is Not 6’8” Anymore Like The F**king Piece Of Sheet Says.”

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LeBron James proved his value as an NBA player after he made the playoffs for the first time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While everyone recognized his all-world talent, nobody knew at the time whether LeBron could do it in the post-season. The way LeBron proved to the world what he could do in the playoffs was brutal for his opponents, the Washington Wizards.

The Wizards were led by Gilbert Arenas, a former leading scorer in the league. The 2006 Playoffs became the grounds for an exciting first-round matchup between the Cavs and the Wizards. That is where the world got to see how LeBron plays when winning is on the line.

The Cavs won the series in 6 games and would match up with the Wizards for the next two playoffs as well. The Wizards never got past Cleveland with LeBron, and Arenas saw that transpire first-hand. Now that the guard is retired, he opened up on watching LeBron dominate the paint against the Wizards’ big men.  

When LeBron wanted to get to the basket and take over, he would give coach a look and that look was to take out the big-man. Once they take out Ilgauskas, we take out Brendan. Our backup big at the time was either Etan or Michael Ruffin. Well, at that point, LeBron is not 6’8” anymore like the f**king piece of sheet says.

Arenas has praised LeBron multiple times, recently calling him one of the smartest players in the game. LeBron also once intimidated Arenas into missing 2 clutch free throws, something that was one of the early displays of LeBron’s killer mentality. 

LeBron has far exceeded what we saw him achieve against the mid-2000s Wizards, but those matchups proved to the league that LeBron can do anything he puts his mind to. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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