Down by 1, who takes the last shot for Team USA?

[OG LeeTSkeeT]

For the Gold.

Who would you want as for who you think would step up to take it?

Melo, Durant, LeBron, CP3 or Kobe. or other?

Miss and be hugely humiliated, make it and get all the glory.

[1987_Lakers]

Kobe or Durant

[DirtySanchez]

Kobe Durant Melo

[Punpun]

Down by one ? Impossible. That'd be so humiliating I'd have Davis take it. America doesn't deserve the gold if they are down by one in the final match.

[RazorBaLade]

I see the ball being in kobes hands and he either takes it himself or finds durant for a jumper.

[IcanzIIravor]

Kobe Durant Melo

This.

[JaE_BLiZZy]

Durant

[sipitri]

Ball to Lebron who penetrates and dishes.

[TheeBeast]

Durant

[Myth]

Anthony Davis.

[RazorBaLade]

The problem with lebron having it is the same issue as the ASG. You don't want to risk him seeing some sort of pass and throwing it out of bounds because he's so unwilling to take a tough shot himself.

better to have it in kobes or at least CP3s hands

[swag2011]

Catch and shoot? Durant.

But Kobe, Durant, or Melo. either will work.

But USA better not be down by 1 in the gold medal game. HECK no. that would be embarassing

[fpliii]

Down by one in the gold medal game?

Doesn't really matter since it'd be about 10 seconds into the first quarter. :confusedshrug:

Pick anyone.

[Ketchup]

You give it to the best player who shoots the highest percentage. Lebron.

[I LUV KOBE]

GAWDBe.. Who else would be? :confusedshrug:

[9erempiree]

Down by one in the gold medal game?

Doesn't really matter since it'd be about 10 seconds into the first quarter. :confusedshrug:

Pick anyone.

repped.:oldlol:

[Kews1]

Give me Melo

[talkingconch]

Kobe, Melo, Durant, CP3

[ripthekik]

You give it to the best player who shoots the highest percentage. Lebron.
:roll: :roll: :roll:

And it would be Kobe or Durant.


Maybe Lebron... to pass it to them

[DurantFor40]

Kevin Durant. Best scorer in the WORLD. Height and length to get whatever shot he wants, and has proven he thrives in the clutch.

No brainer.

[Ketchup]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

And it would be Kobe or Durant.


Maybe Lebron... to pass it to them

Why Kobe? Dude is terrible at the Olympics. Low percentage shooter.

Durant, sure. I'd still give it to Lebron.

[raprap]

LeBron James.




To inbound the ball. Chris Paul or Durant takes the last shot.

[noosaman]

lefraud just needs to sit on the bench for the last two minutes like in game 4 of the Finals, lol.

[All Net]

Depends who's hot

Would be a worry if they ever are.

[jcyrus10]

Lebron or cp3 to pass. Durant or carmelo to take the shot.

[28renyoy]

Why Kobe? Dude is terrible at the Olympics. Low percentage shooter.

Durant, sure. I'd still give it to Lebron.

You can't be serious...Durant is so much better at scoring in the half court, it's a joke.

His eFG% in the half court is around 52% IIRC. LeBron's was in the 40's'

And you're not getting a fast break dunk on a last shot

[Quickening]

Why would Kobe take, he has terrible cluth stats... like 20 percent on game winners.:lol

[coin24]

Why would Kobe take, he has terrible cluth stats... like 20 percent on game winners.:lol


Better than Bronzeys 0%... Zero balls in the clutch. 100% bitch...:lol

Cant go wrong with Kobe, Durant or Melo... CP3 would dribble around and not get a shot off in time, signature move:facepalm


Anyone who says LeBron is a complete retard, he would inbound or offload to anyone he could so he doesnt have to take the shot:facepalm

[Quickening]

Better than Bronzeys 0%... Zero balls in the clutch. 100% bitch...:lol

Cant go wrong with Kobe, Durant or Melo... CP3 would dribble around and not get a shot off in time, signature move:facepalm


Anyone who says LeBron is a complete retard, he would inbound or offload to anyone he could so he doesnt have to take the shot:facepalm

Kobe goes wrong 80 percent of the time.:lol :roll:

[Odinn]

Durant or Melo.

[bluechox2]

durant if we need a 3, melo if we need a 2

[BoutPractice]

Probably wouldn't happen, the competition outside of Spain is lighter than it used to be. Even against Spain, I have my doubts.

But if it were to happen, I'd use a positionless small ball lineup with Paul, Kobe, Melo, Durant and LeBron on the court at the same time, set up a good out of bounds play with off-the-ball movement that makes each of them potentially dangerous in a relative comfort zone, and give the ball to whoever 1/ is more eager to demand it 2/ makes the pass easier 2/ has more room to operate than the others.

[Nash]

Lebron of course, the best player at passing and attacking. He'll penetrate if there is a chance for it and if not he'll find the player with the best opportunity.

[Doranku]

:roll: @ anyone thinking LeBron would get the shot. The correct answer is either Kobe or Durant. No one else is even in the conversation.

[Nash]

:roll: @ anyone thinking LeBron would get the shot. The correct answer is either Kobe or Durant. No one else is even in the conversation.
Lebron brings most to the table in a situation like this. Unlike you and many other hater trolls, coaches don't reason like ya'll do. He can attack and pass, perfect player to have in the last seconds.

[Go Getter]

Down by one ? Impossible. That'd be so humiliating I'd have Davis take it. America doesn't deserve the gold if they are down by one in the final match.
Such stupidity. It is possible for there to be a challenger that has a very good game and even BEATS the US. Mind you, our players don't play with each other for years like most international teams....add that with the FIBA rules that we aren't totally used to and there you have it.

You don't know spit about ball so who are you to say who deserves what pray tell?

[coin24]

Lebron brings most to the table in a situation like this. Unlike you and many other hater trolls, coaches don't reason like ya'll do. He can attack and pass, perfect player to have in the last seconds.


LeBron = Frontrunner...

Wheres Phong when you need him:lol


LeBron NEVER takes the last shot, what rock have you been hiding under? He is great for inbounding or passing, but he will not take the last shot when the pressure is on. Maybe if the games tied, yeah, but not when his team is down. Not a chance....

[Kiddlovesnets]

:roll: @ anyone thinking LeBron would get the shot. The correct answer is either Kobe or Durant. No one else is even in the conversation.

Lebron is not a clutch player at buzzer time, the shot should go to Kobe, Durant or Melo. Id say CP3 has a chance to take the last shot too since hes the best player in the league.

[PyrrhusX]

Wont be a choice, I can see GOATbrook chucking it for Olympic Glory :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

Realistically, kobe or Durant ... gotta think of the crunchtime lineup - CP3/Durant/Kobe/Lebron/??? one of those 5 will take it .... but it will never come to this.
:coleman:

[TDownpour]

Depends who's hot
This. And it also depends on what each player says in the huddle. You need a player that demands to shoot it.

[dunksby]

The correct answer is Durant of course, he has carried the team USA to a world championship already and he will do it again :bowdown:

[comerb]

For the Gold.

Who would you want as for who you think would step up to take it?

Melo, Durant, LeBron, CP3 or Kobe. or other?

Miss and be hugely humiliated, make it and get all the glory.

Durant or CP3

[comerb]

:roll: @ anyone thinking LeBron would get the shot. The correct answer is either Kobe or Durant. No one else is even in the conversation.

CP3 is a significantly better closer than Kobe at this stage in their careers.

[DTreats]

Anybody but LeBron, knowing him he's probably pissing his pants.

Kobe or Durant, whoevers having the better game.

[b1imtf]

Put in a lineup of Paul, Kobe, LeBron, Melo and Durant. This way, you have 5 options, just pick the one with the best shot

[noosaman]

Wont be a choice, I can see GOATbrook chucking it for Olympic Glory :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

Realistically, kobe or Durant ... gotta think of the crunchtime lineup - CP3/Durant/Kobe/Lebron/??? one of those 5 will take it .... but it will never come to this.
:coleman:

All Durant can do is stand 25 feet from the basket. In FIBA ball you need guys like westbrook who can create their own shot.

[ripthekik]

Loving the fact that ISH knows what's right :pimp:

the only ones saying Lebron are lebron fans:roll: :roll: :roll:
Oh he'll take the last shot.. only if the score is tied :lol

[Nash]

We all know the ball will be in Lebron's hand. Thats just how it will go. Now if he takes the last shot or not is completely up to him and coach.

[pauk]

Is it a 1-2 point game or a tied game and there is 10 seconds left?
That is enough time for a player to create the perfect basket. Give it to Lebron and get out of the way, he will get you the most efficient basket or hit you with a completely open jumpshot...

Is it a 3 point game and there is 5 seconds left?
Draw a play for Durant, he will get you the most accurate 3PT shot...

Is it a 2 point game and there is 2 seconds left?
Draw a play for Durant, he will get you the most accurate JUMPSHOT...

[OmniStrife]

Best option is for LeBron to drive in and pass outside to an open Kobe / Durant.

[DatAsh]

Is it a 1-2 point game or a tied game and there is 10 seconds left?
That is enough time for a player to create the perfect basket. Give it to Lebron and get out of the way, he will get you the most efficient basket or hit you with a completely open jumpshot...

Is it a 3 point game and there is 5 seconds left?
Draw a play for Durant, he will get you the most accurate 3PT shot...

Is it a 2 point game and there is 2 seconds left?
Draw a play for Durant, he will get you the most accurate JUMPSHOT...

I actually kind of agree with Pauk :cheers:

[thelucifer69]

GAWDBe.. Who else would be? :confusedshrug:

the love for kobe fool you

he missed last 7 game winning shot in playoffs

Durant or Melo prove to be cluch this season, one of them should should take last shot

[swag2011]

CP3 is a significantly better closer than Kobe at this stage in their careers.

ehh not really. i mean i know kobe f*cked up in the playoffs, but CP3 also missed a game tying shot or winning shot against the Spurs game 4 which could've kept them from getting swept.

Kobe's still had his usual clutch moments this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A714G2HVbo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Zm2aoMLMc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA48FNlQjzE 5 straight 3's in the 4th. still lost this game but whatever.

And i'm not gunna post the videos, but the game winning 3 pointers against the Nets and Hornets. Plus the shots at the end against the Clippers as well.

[Nash]

Best option is for LeBron to drive in and pass outside to an open Kobe / Durant.
Or just attack the basket on them Spaniards.

[pauk]

The play will guaranteed ALWAYS involve Lebron though....

Either to make the inbound pass for the last shot to lets say Durant (Lebron is easily the best inbound passer in the NBA, length, vision, passing accuracy)... or to live dribble, handle the rock and either for him or the coach to decide........... the reason is because you can always trust Lebron to make the right play.... he is not a shoot-first or a pass first player.... he is a correct-play first player..... if he sees an open lane, he will drive, if the defense plays him and his teammates otherwise he will find a completely open basket for one of his teammates.... sometimes even intentionally drawing/fooling the defense just to get the shot for one of his teammates....


But in reality? There wont be any last shot hero ball situations..... not against this International competition.... come on... :D

[Rysio]

the guy that was making all the clutch plays in the gold medal game 4 years ago. :applause:

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

the guy that was making all the clutch plays in the gold medal game 4 years ago. :applause:

Wade? Lebron? :confusedshrug:

Naw, I'm kidding lol. Gotta go with either Kobe or Durant if it's a last second shot.

[Story Up]

Kobe, Durant, if team has weak interior D then James. But honestly everyone is capable of hitting a big shot, depends on who is hot that game.

[embersyc]

Whoever is open.

[tommy3]

Durant is the best FIBA player on the team, dude's FIBA threes go in like free throws.

[Cangri]

Durant, this shouldn't be a question, no one can guard him.

[dunksby]

Durant is the best FIBA player on the team, dude's FIBA threes go in like free throws.
That's what many people ignore and some of them here are actually calling for LeBron to take it to the hoop for a dunk or layup like any respectable FIBA savvy team that is one up is ever gonna give him an inch to penetrate through :roll:

[Kblaze8855]

With 2-3 seconds left to just catch it and get off a shot....Durant, Melo, or Kobe. All about equally capable of making a quick shot.

With time to get setup?

Its been shown many times that Lebron will take and has made huge shots(though people pretend they never happened) and that he will pass if he feels its the right thing to do. Same with Chris Paul. In a situation with Paul, Lebron, Kobe, Durant, and Melo there is no wrong pass to make if you run into trouble or someone gets open. And neither of them are gonna take a hero ball poor shot just to say they took it.

When there is no "WTF?" role player to pass it to? When every option you can give it up to is a superstar scorer who has made big plays...

Let Lebron or Paul decide how to play it.

Kobe likely wont give it up even if he has to take a bad shot. Durant and Melo are less likely to do that but also worse at finding the open man and getting it there.

You give it to someone who can score and make the right pass. So Lebron or Paul. Maybe let Lebron pass it in trying to get it to Paul with Durant as the second option who can get it back to Lebron or to Paul to make a play.

If it breaks down...**** it. There is nobody it can end up with who id be upset about having it.

[EllEffEll]

If I was a betting man, unless KB has been totally laying bricks, I'd bet Coach K (the guy that will be calling the shots in London) would try to put the ball in KB's hands; he absolutely gushes over KB.

But, I would probably look to Durant or CP3 unless someone else is incredibly hot, with Durant being my first choice. His length, incredibly long range, and the ice water that flows in his veins are hard to ignore.

I don't think Coach K would call LBJ's number. Possible, but not probable.

Kobe would take that shot and be able to live with the result. LBJ was impressive in this year's Finals, but I'm not so sure how well LBJ would deal with that should he not be successful with so much on the line. For better or worse, win or lose, KB is stone cold no matter the result.

[tpols]

Who said Lebron LMAO?:lol

Dudes afraid to shoot for Miami, Florida and you want to give him the ball for the whole damn country smh..

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

Durant is the best pure shooter on the team.
Give CP3 the ball, spread the floor, and let him make a play.

[NumberSix]

Durant is the best shooter by 3 miles.

[tomtucker]

Blake Griffin with a jump shot..........damm injury ruins the gold dream

[chazzy]

Lebron's been god awful at game winning situations since going to Miami, don't trust him at all anymore. Melo is the best statistically, with his elite pullup jumper. I'd imagine Kobe would get seniority in this situation though.

[RaininTwos]

Who ever is open.

These questions are so dumb.

[RRR3]

Durant obviously, best scorer in the NBA.


:facepalm @ people thinking LeBron is "afraid" or a "frontrunner", did you not watch the playoffs this year? :banghead: :banghead:
I'm not a fan of ISO ball to end the game, anyways, it seems stupid to me. But Durant is the best option, definitely not Kobe :rolleyes:

[brandonislegend]

Ball to Lebron who penetrates and dishes.

Does that even answer the question?

[EnoughSaid]

If they have some more time I'd give it to LeBron and let him make a play. If its just one shot, then I'd give it to Melo.

[DKLaker]

Who said Lebron LMAO?:lol

Dudes afraid to shoot for Miami, Florida and you want to give him the ball for the whole damn country smh..


Lebron would piss himself if the ball touched his hands in that situation........and remember the All-Star game :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm


Kobe or Durant have to take that shot

[RRR3]

Lebron would piss himself if the ball touched his hands in that situation........and remember the All-Star game :facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
Didn't watch the playoffs.

*LeBron hater alternate reality* LeBron is still ringless :rolleyes:

[ripthekik]

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
Didn't watch the playoffs.

*LeBron hater alternate reality* LeBron is still ringless :rolleyes:
:roll: :roll: :roll:
lebron fan mad that ISH knows what's up :pimp:
lebron can put up mad stats, but when you need someone to close, you go with someone who has killer instincts. this guy will look to pass as soon as he has the chance, even if it is Haslem for the win :lol

When you need the win, you go to guys like Kobe, Durant
(Sad that Wade lost it after Lebron came along :confusedshrug:, he used to have the killer instinct too)

[RRR3]

:roll: :roll: :roll:
lebron fan mad that ISH knows what's up :pimp:
lebron can put up mad stats, but when you need someone to close, you go with someone who has killer instincts. this guy will look to pass as soon as he has the chance, even if it is Haslem for the win :lol

e.g. Kobe, Durant
(Sad that Wade lost it after Lebron came along :confusedshrug:, he used to have the killer instinct too)
LeBron has 5 or 6 game winners in the playoffs. Kobe has 7 and it's taken him twice as long to do so. Next.

[Inactive]

I think it would end up in Kobe's hands, but it should go to Durant.

[TeamLAC]

Durant or CP3 :D

[ripthekik]

LeBron has 5 or 6 game winners in the playoffs. Kobe has 7 and it's taken him twice as long to do so. Next.
Lebron also has the most history of choking badly in the playoffs. Wanna bring up his 2 final stats? :lol

At the end of the day, most none Lebron fans would rather Durant, Kobe, or Melo take the LAST SHOT. Not Lebron.

[RRR3]

I think it would end up in Kobe's hands, but it should go to Durant.
:applause: Durant isn't assertive enough, though, he'll probably let Kobe (or Melo) take it. CP3 is a good choice too, though, he'll set up a great play for either himself or one of his teammates.

[RRR3]

Lebron also has the most history of choking badly in the playoffs. Wanna bring up his 2 final stats? :lol

At the end of the day, most none Lebron fans would rather Durant, Kobe, or Melo take the LAST SHOT. Not Lebron.
Yeah, if it's a jumpshot. I'd rather have LeBron drive than freakin' Kobe :facepalm And Kobe shouldn't have the ball, he's detrimental to his teams in these situations these days, did you not watch him score like 4 points in the 4th quarter against the Thunder this year :lol What's he gonna do, turn it over or fire up a brick :lol Ball should go to Durant, period, for a jumper. If Durant doesn't want it, then Melo.

[BuffaloBill]

Kobe Durant Melo



This. But most likely Durant.



Or just give the ball to CP3 or Lebron and let them make the play.

[The Macho Man]

"Alright Lebron there's 10 seconds left, the whole world is watching and your country is (for once) cheering for you. Go stand in the corner"

[The Macho Man]

LeBron has 5 or 6 game winners in the playoffs. Kobe has 7 and it's taken him twice as long to do so. Next.

I surely hope you aren't counting his game winner against the Wizards where he took 37 steps.:mad:

[inclinerator]

deron

[RRR3]

I surely hope you aren't counting his game winner against the Wizards where he took 37 steps.:mad:
Of course I am. And BTW, Andray Blatche is still on your team. So HA :lol

[dunksby]

Stop kidding yourselves.

[The Macho Man]

Of course I am. And BTW, Andray Blatche is still on your team. So HA :lol

:cry:

[RRR3]

:cry:
:lol
http://www.eviplist.com/flyers/4880a4887c12b.jpg
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[Yung D-Will]

I'm not trying to sound like a hater of any player, but if it's a one on one isolation situation I'd probally give the ball to Melo, Durant or Cp3.

[knickswin]

why isn't steve novak on this team? he'd legitimately average 50-60% from three and pour in, like, 20 points a game on fewer than 10 shots. FIBA 3 point line would be child's play for him.

and for this question, NOT kobe. he sucks at this stuff. go with durant, cp3, or melo. but really it should be steve novak.

[OG LeeTSkeeT]

I think LeBron finally just got on to kinda the good side of America so if he were to take the last shot and lose he would have to endure all that hatred again so I doubt he asks coach K for the ball. I'd like to see Melo or Durant to take the shot but if it was Kobe I wouldn't mind either.

[lilgodfather1]

It should be Kyrie Irving aka Mr. Fourth Quarter, but it would likely be anyone but Tyson Chandler.

[no pun intended]

You give it to the best player who shoots the highest percentage. Lebron.
This.












Then LeBron gives it away.

[The-Legend-24]

Lebron. :coleman:

[Timmy D for MVP]

Durant.

Dirk is the only other person in the world I'd give it to right now. That's how much confidence I have in Durant's ability to cause and exploit mismatches with his size and range.

[AlonzoGOAT]

LeBron if he drives to lane. IF he does then it's not close, give it to him. I don't want kobe with the ball with 20 seconds to pull some stupid shit. I would want someone to dish it to him at the prefect time and spot. So if we were down by 2 give the ball to lebron let him drive and throw a beautiful dish to Kobe or durant at the corners.