Derrick rose had a dunk 2 nights ago was flat out amazing. A two handed tomahawk reverse jam amid hot pursuit that brought the house down. But perhaps the most exciting thing about it for chicago fans is what he said about it after the game. He had been planning and practicing that move, and looking for a spot for it for the past 3 months. A small move but what flair and perfect timing, giving the bulls momentum past boston and into the playoffs.
Champions do that. Planning out situations and details that most just let happen. Kobe got that from Michael. One of my favorite things to do at a bulls game is watch warm ups, (and early because like clockwork kobe always leaves the floor covered in sweat just before they unlock the doors for the general public.) His focus is on another level. I've never heard him talk about but you can almost see him envision the coming game during this time. And invariably you will see things practiced that are used that night. Studder fakes and such that if you didn't see that specific unique move in warm ups you'd think was spontaneous.
Finally the important thing. My father has just finished a successful surgery. Removal of cancerous tumor in his lung that was the size of a peach. His surgeon was Michael Liptay,MD. He has done more of these surgeries than anyone in Chicago.The following link shows he has almost spent a lifetime in preparation for it. http://rush.photobooks.com/directory/profile.asp?dbase=main&setsize=10&Specialty=89&Submit=Search%21&pict_id=9628564
And finally my dad was prepared. He knows the price for his smoking for the past 50 years should have been death. But he also accepts any further gift of life and thanks everyone for their prayers.

OK, maybe I threw Iverson in there to be controversal. But I think it helps illustrate that Lebron really isn't in the same class as mike or kobe.
Michael is a class to himself. Undisputed. If you never had the chance to see him live though, its unfortunate, and you don't even know how good he was. (Compare it to watching a hockey game on tv. The experience just doesn't translate well, you get an idea but there's too much you miss.)

Here's a test for those who remember. Think of the times you've seen him play and how you watched the game. Did you follow the ball or did you watch him most of the time instead? Now try that next time you go see LeBron and see if you don't get bored.
Iverson is the only other player in the NBA that played with as much intensity. He could play completely out of his mind pushing his body well beyond what anyone else was doing (like Mike and Kobe, a gear beyond what LeBron usually brings.)

Nobody compares Iverson to Jordan.
Too many fatal flaws.
LeBron has the same flaws but with less desire.

I grant that he doesn't have a decent coach. But he crumbled to pressure last post season.
This year he's starting to choke before the playoffs even begin.

How in the world do you sit out against Chicago? If he was seriously hurt I apologize. But if that is the case its a mute point and Cleveland's season is over anyway. Chris Bosh just broke his face. If you want rest, King Lazyass do it after an easy quick 4 vs. Toronto.
Remember the 1st round last year? King dumdum. Cleveland almost lost to Atlanta, and while Boston won-chicago did beat them half to death for it.

Maybe Chicago doesn't make the playoffs and he gets an easy 1st round anyway. But thats something LeBron should have controlled himself.
To say we've already clinched and have nothing to play for vs. Chicago was a mistake. In fact
it was a huge, fat, bonehead, stupid, move. You cannot make a decision like that and then go on to win a championship. No ring for LeBron this year. He just does not know enough about winning yet.