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"Kobe doesn't pull off late-game heroics this time"
teecee:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/9665912/Kobe-doesn't-pull-off-late-game-heroics-this-time
Even Kobe can't do it every time; Lebron did some amazing things last series (last second shot, 2 free throws with no time left to tie), but got shitted on by Lakers fans for the times when he wasn't clutch.
I think the thing is, we can't expect these guys to be great in crunch time every time. I'm sure Kobe will be better next game in the clutch
Chamillitary Click:
*waits for thread to turn into a Kobe vs LeBron thread*
teecee:
"Kobe's reputation as a "killer" at the end of games remains overblown. The site www.82games.com just posted a study of game-winning shots/situations from the last five-plus seasons (regular seasons and playoffs since the 2003-04 season) that revealed Kobe was shooting 14-for-56 (25 percent) with one assist and five turnovers, and made 12 of 15 free throws. So let's say that was 70 possessions total, including Sunday night. ... He only had one assist in nearly six years??? That's why Orlando quadruple-teamed him in that spot. Kobe is a phenomenal streak shooter, and he has a real talent for catching fire with a lead and closing games out ... but you can stop him in one-shot situations simply because he's his own worst enemy. He wants to be a hero, he's shooting it, and that's that."
Still, the media and fans only focus on the made ones. The great ones are usually afforded that- MJ, he missed many (but made more than anyone ever too) but you don't hear about the misses.
Even with all of the above, I still feel Kobe will make it in the clutch, and am surprised when he doesn't....why is that?
teecee:
--- Quote from: Chamillitary Click on June 10, 2009, 11:31:55 AM ---*waits for thread to turn into a Kobe vs LeBron thread*
--- End quote ---
It most likely will. In fact, it definitely will. Leaving Lebron out of it though, is Kobe as good in the clutch as everyone in the media or Lakers fans seem to think?
LooN3y:
yea ^ i know but my bad, lebron is not a good finisher and what he made his 2nd buzzer beating shot of his career? cmon man when kobe was younger than lebron he was hittin those in his sleep.
kobe late game herorics> lebron late game heroics
because kobe actually wins games
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