Clutch

[Pared]

Thought this would be an interesting discussion.

Game on the line... out of anyone in the NBA, who do you want to have with the ball in their hands?

Trying to see if there is a general consensus of the top 20 or so players in the league who are the most "clutch."

If you put multiple players (this is preferred), please do so in order that you value them in late game situations.

[Vince]

Re: Clutch

Not gonna do a top 20, but Vince Carter to me is one of the most clutch players in terms of buzzer beating shots...

[Cebby]

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Lebron easily

If he doesn't score, he'll get a foul call.

[JBH3]

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Danny Grainger.

[Kashanova]

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Lebron
Melo
Tmac
Ginobli
Duncan
Arenas

[Jasong7777]

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Roger Mason

[youvalss]

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Billups.

[ZB9]

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despite last night, id go with Kobe

couldnt go wrong with Lebron or Melo either

[Vince]

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[ProfessaPackMan]

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Vince
Kobe
Dirk
Arenas
Lebron
Joe Johnson

[Stumbleweed]

Re: Clutch

In order:

LeBron (makes the majority of his game-winners at the rack, gets fouled more than almost anyone else, has really improved his range)
Melo (his percentages in clutch situations are downright insane, he gets to the rack first and shoots second, also draws a ton of fouls)
Kobe (makes more contested jumpers than anyone, also gets favorable calls, has deep range)
Arenas (yes, even since his injuries... dude's just cold-blooded and that never goes away)
Ray Allen (second to LeBron in total game-winners over the past 8 years, can get that shot off so quickly and easily and there's always a good chance it goes)
Wade (gets to the rack like few others, has a knack for hitting big shots, only problem is his range)
Durant (this kid will be Mr. Cluch in the future and has already shown some cold-bloodedness... can't place him above D-Wade, but he'll be there soon enough because his range is unlimited)
Vince Carter (surprisingly is among the leaders in game-winners, can score from anywhere on the court)

And FYI, here's the lists of Clutch Scoring leaders (close game, last 5 minutes, neither team ahead by more than 5 points):

http://www.82games.com/0809/CSORT11.HTM

Look at Melo's percentages!! Good lord. And look at Brandon Roy's 3PT%... weird, right?

And here is the game-winners list for the last 8 seasons:

http://www.82games.com/gamewinningshots.htm

[sportyguyfl31]

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If I needed 1 guy, to hit 1 shot for me to win a game, I think I'd choose Ray Allen.

[ehh]

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Rashard Lewis is definitely climbing my list.

[sportyguyfl31]

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Some interesting stats on "Mamba" in game winning shot situations, playoff and regular season..over the past yrs.

http://www.82games.com/gamewinningshots.htm

.250 Fg%, 12-15 from the line, 1 assist, 5 turnovers.

[Checmate101]

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Kobe
Billups
Arenas
Vince
LBJ