Is LeBron Overrated?

[ctt8410]

Obviously Kobe has put together a better resume throughout a longer career, but another stat to think about with regard to clutch players is this one:

This year in 4th quarter or overtime, less than 5 minutes left, neither team ahead by more than 5 points

James 1.17 points/minute on 47.5% shooting
Bryant 1.08 points/minute on 44.8% shooting

Is LeBron overrated? Of course he is, but I don't think it's as bad as some people would like to make it out to be.

[ogarza]

not to mention that Lebron's cavs beat Kobe and the lakers twice this year...and if I remember correctly Lebron came thru big in the clutch with kobe missing some big shots...outscored him in both games as well

[Three Jack]

Imagine if LeBron had anything but 13 stiffs on his roster? Just one Gasol or Odom or Shaq or Pippen.....he has done more than anyone, at his age, with a lot less than anyone.

[frankb03]

I know the smiley is there, but 4th at best? I don't see how anyone but Chris Paul or Lebron James could legitimately be considered this year's MVP.

Kevin Garnett

[GOLDENGREEK]

he doen't make his team better????????

he took a team that would have won 20 games in the east w/out him to the nba finals last year.

if he is a failure for not winning a title before the age of 23, i don't know what to tell you guys.

I DONT THINK THAT TEAM WOULD HAVE WON 10 GAMES THIS YEAR WITHOUT HIM

[GOLDENGREEK]

Im Starting To Really Hate The Celts Which Is Suprising Since I An A Garnett And Ray Allen Fan

I Hope We Dont See Bost - Lakers

[soonerbud]

We won't those old ass Celtics won't make it out of the Easy East. IMHO

[ctt8410]

Kevin Garnett

Yeah, but I think the only reason he should get consideration is that he's the best player on the #1 seed in the East. Otherwise, he missed 11 games, he had his lowest rebounding average since 96-97, and he had his lowest blocks average of his career.

Garnett is having a good year and playing a perfect role for the Celtics with his career high in FG% and near career low in TOs, but his numbers don't scream MVP, especially compared to the numbers he put up in his 03-04 MVP season.

[wayne1218]

We won't those old ass Celtics won't make it out of the Easy East. IMHO

Boston was (12-4) against Western Conference Playoff teams this year. Maybe the West isn't as bad ass as you think.

[wayne1218]

On the Flip side, the Top Seeded L.A. Lakers from the West were only (9-7) vs Eatern Conference Playoff teams. Nothing special. The Top teams in the East are just as good as anyone from the West.

[NEJAKE]

We won't those old ass Celtics won't make it out of the Easy East. IMHO

I wouldn't be counting the kick ass Celtics out just yet!

[Three Jack]

1 rebound short of a triple double tonight, and only 1 turnover...fucking bum! Change his nickname to Queen!

[molta02]

have a feeling this thread may be pretty comical in a few years...

[Three Jack]

Molta, you should go back and check out theone from 1 year ago, right about the time LeBron had a game for the ages against Detroit...Sooner and I went at it pretty good...I am somewhat refraining this time around as he knows how I feel...'somewhat'....

[live jive]

30, 12, 9 i know overrated still ....by way 12 was assists he doesnt make team better tho i forgot