NBA Offseason 2017 - Page 39

On July 19 2017 00:40 Keyboard Warrior wrote:
Last time, I made a post that undeniably explained why lebron is a bad clutch player and is clearly not as good as kobe during clutch time in terms of both scoring, making the game winning/equalizing shot AND playmaking.

See the link here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/sports/523843-nba-offseason-2017?page=29#567

Now, I make this post to focus on lebron fans saying that he may not be clutch but he always makes the right plays. but does he? Enjoy the data!


A. Total Passes on clutch game winning/ game tying situations: 26
B. Miss/made shots out of 26: 19 misses / 7 makes
C. Successful game winning/tying assist percentage 7/26 or 26.9%

D. Distance from rim during pass (Out of 26)
D1. Passes from the 3pt line and beyond: 4/26
D2. Passes from 20-23 ft (long 2): 4/26
D3. Passes from 15-20 ft (perimeter) :4/26
D4. Passes from 8-15 ft (short range) : 5/26
D5. Passes from withing 8 ft (practically below the rim) : 9/26

E. Pass receiver distance from rim (Out of 26)
E1. 3pt line and beyond: 12/26
E2. 20-23 ft (long 2): 6/26
E3. 15-20 ft (perimeter) :5/26
E4. 8-15 ft (short range) : 3/26
E5. withing 8 ft (practically below the rim) : 0/26

F. Pass receiver shot quality (Out of 26)
F1. Passes to wide open teammates (at least 6 feet of nearest defender) : 5/26
F2. Passes to open teammates (at least 3 feet of nearest defender) : 7/27
F3. Passes to defended teammates (defender can potentially block the shot) : 11/26
F4. Passes to closed teammates (teammate cannot make the shot) : 3/26

G. Odds and Ends
G1. Majority of passess to 3 point line are to Kyrie (2016 Championship shot) and Love
G2. Only 4/26 include double teams. All of them are single coverage defense on lebron
G3. Data does not include situation of lebron's defender (is he in good position to block/challenge, or out of position, or in foul trouble)

tldr;

1. lebron is a BAD PLAYMAKER.
   
2. He passed up on 26 potential game winners. just let that sink in. If kobe is a clutch shot ball hog, lebron is a clutch host avoider.
   
3. Only 26% [C] of his "playmaking" result in game winners
   
4. He passes 35% of potential game winning shot when he is already within 8ft of the rim where he has a career FG% of 75-80%
   
5. Consider the Korver pass, Draymond had 5 fouls and was reluctant to even meet him full on, yet he still made the pass to Korver who was cold all game. To make matters worse, curry saw it a mile away and began covering the passing lane and gaining defensive position even before the pass was made.
   
6. His so-called "playmaking" does not really translate to consistent wide open shots for his teammates. only 5/26 or 19% are wide open while majority 11/26 or 42% are blockable shots. [F] Compare this to the way Stockton, Kidd, Nash, and other real playmakers create openings and shots for their teammates and lebrons "playmaking" is exposed as a joke
   
7. Consider the busted 2 for 1 Kyrie play in game 3. We all remember how Kyrie went stupid going for the challenged stepback 3 instead of driving for the win which he was unstoppable at all game long, but upon closer inspection, that play included lebron and his "playmaking". kyrie is a genius 1on1 player. As that possession developed, lelbron went 5-10 ft beyond the arc, hands on waist, and motioned jr smith to set for irving. this delayed kyrie's rhythm and gave the opportunity for the defense to settle and effectively negating kyrie's 1on1 advantage. that is clear poor understanding of teammates strengths and quick high IQ thinking when needed.

CONCLUSION: No, lebron is not a good playmaker. He is bad and has makes poor decisions in clutch time.


This has been a tough effort but totally worth it. I'm interested in doing lebron's defensive skills next whether its really good, average, or overrated. Would you be interested in that?