Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

[Chrisksaint]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

ESPN used in any argument makes that argument invalid

[The 24th Letter]

It's not fair, but Bigs don't get proper consideration for being clutch, and despite his skill set, Dirk is really a Big. Kareem, Hakeem, Duncan, Dirk, people just don't evaluate them in that way. Also, we're too fixated on the game winning basket. Blocking or altering those game winning shot attempts, boxing out and getting that defensive rebound to seal the win, those vital aspects of winning basketball are simply not recognized as contributing to what makes a player clutch. Thus the clutch contribution of a Big man will always be undervalued.

The hero shots are what gets a label attached to a player, but its not really a sound evaluation of what truly makes a player clutch.

Shaq and Timmy had some ridiculous numbers in the Finals man

[OSUFan_88]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

case closed lol

LMAO, because ESPN said it?

[The 24th Letter]

Because ESPN is ****ing trash...

Figured I'd get this generic answer.

I was just wondering....I'll have to go back and watch the tapes....I wasn't using it as an argument...I agree Jordan had better Finals, just not that one.

Let's not act like ESPN doesn't have a mold of Jordan's sack in the middle of their office though...

[DieHardYankee26]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

Were they down 0-2 ???

No. They won in 5. Jordan didn't have time to play around.

[wizzleman]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

NBA.com also agrees

[SteelersFreak]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

Were they down 0-2 ???

Jordan didn't get awarded free throws every four seconds either.

[SteelersFreak]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

It's not fair, but Bigs don't get proper consideration for being clutch, and despite his skill set, Dirk is really a Big. Kareem, Hakeem, Duncan, Dirk, people just don't evaluate them in that way. Also, we're too fixated on the game winning basket. Blocking or altering those game winning shot attempts, boxing out and getting that defensive rebound to seal the win, those vital aspects of winning basketball are simply not recognized as contributing to what makes a player clutch. Thus the clutch contribution of a Big man will always be undervalued.

The hero shots are what gets a label attached to a player, but its not really a sound evaluation of what truly makes a player clutch.

That would make sense except there's only two active players who have made more game-winning shots than Dirk.

[JaySmooov]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

LOL It's like a flow chart.....

Did something positive happen for LeBron on the play? "Yeah, but It's because he traveled" Did LeBron come through? "Yeah but it's still Wades team, plus be didnt come through in the Finals"

I can literally see it coming everytime...lol. While we're ignoring things, I guess we can ignore the 2 series before the Finals too....were he clearly hit big buckets.

I personally remember the two big threes LeBron hit in that Celtics Game 5, as well as the fact that he scored like the last 10 points in that 3 minutes span.

I also remember watching him drop buzzer beaters and game-winning shots in Cleveland, but I guess no one wants to relive those days huh?

[JaySmooov]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

That would make sense except there's only two active players who have made more game-winning shots than Dirk.

Since we're on the whole clutch topic, I found this interesting, from a website called chasing23.com:




I know it doesn't make up for LeBron's missed FTs (Even though he's never been a great FT shooter). But this is still interesting. Also shows that he has been clutch in the earlier part of his career, he's just struggling w/ it now. He hasn't failed his entire career. Ok, carry on.

[Jasong7777]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

I wish OS had a "what's trending" like Twitter does.

[RedSceptile]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

Michael Jordan versus Phoenix might have been one of tweet most dominating finals performances ever.

His series against the Lakers where he posted 31.2 on 56% shooting from the field, 11.4 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.4 blocks...

Please stop wizzleman.

[The 24th Letter]

I wish OS had a "what's trending" like Twitter does.

#tweetgate
#LeArguments
#badwestbrook
#potatochipknees

[wizzleman]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/9/12 - 1/15/12

Michael Jordan versus Phoenix might have been one of tweet most dominating finals performances ever.

His series against the Lakers where he posted 31.2 on 56% shooting from the field, 11.4 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.4 blocks...

Please stop wizzleman.

What please stop having an opinion ????
I think it was the best finals performance and I'm not the only one

[ScoobySnax]

Wizzleman is always in the middle of some ish. Lol


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