Comments on: Dwyane Wade’s Olympic Diary

By: sool

sool — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:20:46 +0000

where’s the love for Deron Williams? I’d say he’s second most clutch on the team behind #24

By: LakeShow84

LakeShow84 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:32:38 +0000

Skeeter McGee has shut me up.. true all that..

By: Skeeter McGee

Skeeter McGee — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:55:00 +0000

LeBron probably won’t hit any real jumpshots in the clutch but dude did lead all of Team U.S.A. in FIBA in shooting percentage, and I watched that shit so I know all his shots weren’t just lay-ups. He even went like 11-11 in a game and like 60% of the shots he took that game were pull-ups. I’m not disagreeing with y’all but just sayin…

And you know Kobe doesn’t give a fuck what DIME magazine or anyone else says or writes. Especially when it’s a dumb ass statement put in just so they can tag “Kobe Bryant” for the story. Back when he was younger we all knew he didn’t like going to the clubs with the Lakers teammates and was pretty much an introvert, so what makes you think dude is gonna change all that? He’s all business and I’m fine with that as long as it means GOLD…

By: LakeShow84

LakeShow84 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:34:30 +0000

Since i said so.. If he hit half game winning jumpers and half game winning layups i wouldnt say squat and give props to a clutch player.. i watched him go for his bread and butter game winner and draw a charge this year in the playoffs.. He started his career airballing game winners (so did Kobe) but he hasnt even tried to stick one since.. It wont work especially with International refs and the zone is MUCH better internationally.. he wont get there and he wont get the call..
I forgot about Dwade too though.. he has the heart and clutch in him to hit a nice 10-15 foot J to seal it..
Nothin personal Doc but everyone says Lebron is so clutch.. i havent seen it.. like i said its not hard to figure it out when defenders are afraid to touch you (jordan rules anyone?) that your best way to win is to drive but it puts you 1 on 3 and a J is 1 on 1 with space.. this wont be the NBA and the voters of the poll agree.. but i love Lebrons athleticism and passing skills.. cluth?? im still waiting.. he should get there though..

By: SayItAintSo

SayItAintSo — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:26:22 +0000

Its not so much that they don’t count as it is, he wont be getting them in international play against those intense zone defenses. So! You put the ball in his hands during this hypothetical clutch situation and chances are he doesn’t get to the hole…chances are these fundamental teams (knowing BronBron’s weakness) turn him into a jump shooter…and FROM DEEP too.

Or scenario two! He miraculously finds his way to the cup (and I’m a firm believer that miracles are common with Bron)…as mentioned these teams are smart and will foul him. Again, turning him into a jumpshooter, albeit stationary and unguarded from the foul line but knowing how Lebron finishes, I’m sure an opposing coach would rather watch him try to take the game from them at the line than in the paint.

By: doc

doc — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:10:25 +0000

Lake Show since when did the layups Lebron got at the buzzer not count for game winners.

By: LakeShow84

LakeShow84 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:04:58 +0000

Thanks you SayItAintSo.. Lebron only got lay ups in the clutch and he makes those because defenders are terrified of a last minute foul call (ala Dwade game 5 finals).. i give him props for being smart but that stops there..
I would give it to Melo if they triple Kobe.. and all the fellas on that roster would agree..

By: SayItAintSo

SayItAintSo — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:58:07 +0000

Lebron could not do ‘as good a job in the clutch’. T

International ball = sophisticated and well-developed zone D

Zone D = your clutch shot will NOT be a layup/dunk

Not a layup/dunk = jumpshot

No way in hell would I want DWade (well, MAYBE, just maybe the mid range) or Lebron taking a game wining jumpshot over the likes of Kobe (or even M-Redd or D-Wills for that matter)

By: oliverxubo

oliverxubo — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:49:19 +0000

so cool guy,does he still hook up with those tall beauties on the tall dating site ___Tallmingle.com___ ???The last time I saw his profile is last monday, hope he does not leave.

By: Dagomar

Dagomar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:58:03 +0000

On this team, anyone can take the last shot. If it came right down to it, Kobe probably would because he’s older and more experienced than most of those young guys, even though Lebron could probably do as good a job in the clutch.

And it would make sense for Wade to hang out with those young guys. I’m wondering: why isn’t Bosh in that group? Seems he’s friends with most of them, after all.