2. So there's no way to argue this definitively. Players are usually labelled clutch based on water cooler talk, until the stat geeks come out of the woods and shatter the illusions.Take a look at the following players and rank them in order of how clutch they are (how well they perform under pressure when the game is on the line):It’s probable that we rank those players in the order mentioned when we talk of clutch. The poll by the coaches showed, which player they want to ‘have the ball in his hands’, not necessarily take the last shot.One inescapable conclusion can be drawn from this. Some players are labeled as streaky shooters; others clutch shooters. U.S. tops 6 million coronavirus cases as nation continues to struggle with pandemic But what do yall think? In fact, back in 2010, here’s how the Turns out that the player among those four who is seen as the lower one on the rung is actually the most clutch player of them all. When the game is on the line, you want the ball in Carmelo Anthony’s hands.While we are on the subject of game tying or go ahead shots with 24 seconds left, lets create a separation between three of the greatest players to play the game: Jordan, James and Bryant. 29 comments. LeBron James is the best all-round player in the league. The 34-year-old point guard has been the NBA's top clutch-time scorer this season and with one more made 3, would be a 50-40-90 player in the final five minutes and score within five. All of this depends on what your specific definition of "clutch" is.
Granted that Kevin Durant makes a lot of free throws, for his career he’s made 3,034 of 3,442 free throws, and in clutch time he excels at getting to the line. Hopefully it’s a sign of change, as his own performance in the clutch will improve as the defenses are forced to sag off of him and cover his team-mates too. Did the Clippers lose because they didn't have Montrezl Harrell or Lou Williams? 56% Upvoted.
AFTER his latest buzzer-beating heroics, there’s a case to argue LeBron James is better with the game on the line than Michael Jordan. Otherwise, ouch. I honestly think Kyrie is still more clutch despite Kawhi having more game winners. Elevating your game in the postseason? Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
Is Anthony Davis a good player in clutch situations? Is it about playing well in elimination games? I understand that's the point of these debate shows, but Kellerman is awful confident in what he's saying as if it is a stone-cold fact. Does a player have to only play well late in big games, or if he routinely plays well in the beginning of those games does it still count? An indication of clutch in the playoffs is one way to separate Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Michael Jordan. This season he’s developed an increasing propensity to trust his team-mates and move the ball around. Posted by. Really, it's an opinion. Is LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard more clutch? save hide report. Obviously there's no way to statistically measure "clutch." Williams' reaction throughout that segment was perfect nonetheless. Is LeBron James more clutch than Michael Jordan? An indication of clutch in the playoffs is one way to separate Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
Kyrie or Kawhi? Who's more clutch this season? Kobe Bryant is the fiercest competitor, and taking his rings into account, is a proven winner. Close. Here’s a look at potential game tying or go ahead shots in the final 24 seconds in a post season game by those three:Worth noting, since 2007, Kobe has shot 0 of 7 with 10 seconds remaining. The actual definition of clutch would be more expansive and include more than just the performance of a player in the final minute, but the stat I’m looking at here is clutch in a do or die situation. Carmelo Anthony is by far the most clutch player in the LeBron also has a slightly better percentage when it comes to clutch shots, landing 47 percent of his attempted game-winning shots, compared with Jordan's 45 percent. Watch Williams' reaction to what Kellerman has to say, it's priceless:The thing about Kellerman's point is that there's no way to prove it one way or another. That once a player has made a three pointer, he is actually more likely to miss the next one. Carmelo Anthony is a scorer who isn’t as good on defense as the other three, isn’t faster than James or a better shooter than Durant or a more formidable presence than Kobe.Where Carmelo Anthony beats those players is in clutch time. People say that Kevin Durant is the best scorer in the league. Bryant enjoys the edge in the regular season, while LeBron has more playoff game-winners. Max Kellerman: Kawhi Leonard is More Clutch Than Kobe Bryant And LeBron JamesShow full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Kyrie or Kawhi? Do we value defense as much as offense? Usually when he has the ball in a pressure situation, everyone on the floor stares at him because they all know a pass isn’t coming. While the veracity of streaky shooters on anecdotal/qualitative evidence can be called into question, clutch is something which we think can be measured well on anecdotes. u/aeden_ 5 months ago. Who's more clutch this season? There’s been a debate that the ‘hot hand’ doesn’t really exist in basketball. share. And Kobe Bryant is seen as the ‘ultimate closer’, but the numbers don’t lie. Especially since he became a Knick, his performance has improved a lot in that department.