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kg missed the playoffs, what 2 , 3 times in his prime? his failure in the playoffs...
i just think that diminishes his luster, a little.
kg doesnt know what lebron does: its fine to coast through games that dont matter. lebron gets criticized a ton for taking time off. lebron is wise beyond his years.
If KG played in the east I bet you he wouldn't have been missing the playoffs, and probably would have had a couple finals appearances too.
where did i say that? read my posts. i never said 'most clutch' means best player. that was one of the tiebreakers.
if we're considering ALL aspects of what makes someone the best player, 'clutch' is one of the characteristics i look at.
Kobe. Too many options IMO, because only an idiot would vote Nash, Paul, or Dirk.
Using this list:
1. Kobe
2. LeBron
3. KG
then everyone else.
I gotta say though, there are times when I think LeBron is the best.
lebron is ridiculously talented and ahead of his time. for me, i can't consider him the best player until he improves his mid range and post-up game, his defense, and his end of game FT shooting.
also sometimes he's a bit more passive than he should be which isn't ordinarily a bad thing. but he needs a bit more of a killer instinct in some situations.
i personally hope he doesn't improve anymore but of course he will. he's so talented that he could dominate the nba with a very average supporting cast and potentially win a few titles along the way.
i don't think i've ever seen an athlete as physically gifted as him. he's built like a PF, has the athleticism of a SG/SF, and has the quickness of a PG. once he has another couple years of experience he will be head and shoulders above all the other great players. right now he's right there with them.
No love from anyone for the Big Fundamental?
I'd put Duncan 4th right after Kobe/Bron/KG. He's still the best post scorer in the NBA by a large margin plus a top 5 rebounder and defender. And he's one of the main reasons why Bruce Bowen still has a job in the NBA.
TD will go down as one of the most underappreciated players ever.
Duncan is 4th on my list too.
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Originally Posted by Wil Ledezma
Watch out for Kevin Durant though. He will be one of the greatest of all time.
Who am I?
Dr. Tre
Kevin Durant WILL be a stud though.
I think that Kobe is the best, at least for today.
If LeBron gets more votes tomorrow and takes the lead in the poll, I reserve the right to change my mind.