5 secs left... The paint is packed...

[Fudge]

Game 7.... NBA Finals.

The Pacers have packed the paint with their bigs with George defending the player with the ball in his hands 1-on-1. Your team down by 3, no timeouts left, who do you take to shoot the 3 to tie?

Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joe Johnson
LeBron James
Damian Lillard

[JT123]

Game 7.... NBA Finals.

The Pacers have packed the paint with their bigs with George defending the player with the ball in his hands 1-on-1. Your team down by 3, no timeouts left, who do you take to shoot the 3 to tie?

Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Joe Johnson
LeBron James
Damian Lillard
Lebron, with Steph Curry being a distant second.

[Black and White]

Durant

only one that can shoot over George

[Megabox!]

How the hell would Lebron play the Pacers in the NBA Finals?

[Uncle Drew]

KD. Curry is arguably the best shooter on that list, but Durant has an advantage that can not be taught: height. He can shoot it over George.

[Trollsmasher]

PG defending?

Gotta go with somebody who is clutch and long enough to make it over long defender.

So LeBron

KD would be a nice choice if he wasn't such a choker

[Fudge]

How the hell would Lebron play the Pacers in the NBA Finals?
Play my game, idiot.

[NumberSix]

How the hell would Lebron play the Pacers in the NBA Finals?
Just about to say.

[the mesiah]

I'll take the slim reaper !

[Overdrive]

Fisher/Chalmers -wouldn't demand the ball both can hit the 3 if they get a look
Allen
Durant
Melo
Dirk

[NumberSix]

Probably curry. By far the best shooter.

Durant is an all time great shooter, but he's a playoff choker.


LeBron would be #2 after Curry. He has big time finals experience and is literally the greatest game 7 performer of all time.

I'd put Deuxrant #3, Johnson #4 and Lillard last.

[buddha]

give me Kobe.

[navy]

Durant would choke like he did against Memphis.
Lebron isnt a reliable tree point shooter.
Curry and Lillard are too short.

SuperStar Joe is the only logical choice. How else do you think he makes the big bucks?

[SpecialQue]

Joe Johnson.

[PsychoBe]

this was almost the exact same scenario when lebron hit the game-winning lay-up at home.

except no hibbert.

[Overdrive]

Probably curry. By far the best shooter.

Durant is an all time great shooter, but he's a playoff choker.


LeBron would be #2 after Curry. He has big time finals experience and is literally the greatest game 7 performer of all time.

I'd put Deuxrant #3, Johnson #4 and Lillard last.

Durant hit multiple playoff GWs. Curry hit one or two GWs his whole career so far.

[Joyner82reload]

Clearly Joe Johnson, then Durant. But Joe Johnson is on some next level shit in the clutch, he's Jordan on HGH

[Le Shaqtus]

Durant.

[Megabox!]

Play my game, idiot.
Ehhhh give me joe Johnson........of the Brooklyn Nets to take a clutch shot against the Pacers in game 7.........................of the NBA Finals

[NumberSix]

Durant hit multiple playoff GWs. Curry hit one or two GWs his whole career so far.
You can count on KD to hit a game winner in a game 1 or a game 2. With the series on the line though, that dude is always invisible.


He's like the Jack Shepard of the NBA. He doesn't have what it takes.

[Fudge]

Ehhhh give me joe Johnson........of the Brooklyn Nets to take a clutch shot against the Pacers in game 7.........................of the NBA Finals
Kool... Thanks, Brah.

[Overdrive]

You can count on KD to hit a game winner in a game 1 or a game 2. With the series on the line though, that dude is always invisible.


He's like the Jack Shepard of the NBA. He doesn't have what it takes.

What's the sample size?

The memphis series was bad, but the situation in OKC completely changed within a week. You role with a roster the whole season and then you get to day of training camp during the playoffs figuring stuff out. Granted Miami had to do the same in '12 vs Indiana and pulled through, but although I think Spoelstra is quite mediocre in coaching overall he's one of the quickest "adjusters" I've seen - ever.

btw aside from Dirk everyone would be decoys, plan Bs. I think Dirk is a basketball troll. He'd hit the shot just to annoy the opposition.

btw #2

No packed zone Lebron has to be on the line up. He's awesome seeing holes in Ds, but I would trust his jumper.

[HoopsFanNumero1]

It has to be someone you can rely on in the clutch, so

1) Lebron
2) Curry
3) Joe
4) Lillard
5) Urant

[Milbuck]

Durant.

[Milbuck]

It has to be someone you can rely on in the clutch, so

1) Lebron
2) Curry
3) Joe
4) Lillard
5) Urant
:rolleyes: KD is a better defender than Lebron this season..

[Joyner82reload]

So basically everyone is saying Durant #1 or Durant #5. No agenda's on display here:facepalm

[NumberSix]

:rolleyes: KD is a better defender than Lebron this season..
He was the first half of the season simply because LeBron wan't playing any defense.

In recent games though, LeBron has played better D than Deuxrant has played at any point this season.

[Fudge]

It has to be someone you can rely on in the clutch, so

1) Lebron
2) Curry
3) Joe
4) Lillard
5) Urant
:roll:

Why are you so angry at Kev all the time?

[NumberSix]

So basically everyone is saying Durant #1 or Durant #5. No agenda's on display here:facepalm
I said he was #3.

I put Curry #1 because he's a ridiculous shooter and LeBron #2 simply due to experience. If Durant had equal experience, I'd probably put him #1, but he doesn't yet.

[LONGTIME]

Ray Allen.

[Joyner82reload]

He was the first half of the season simply because LeBron wan't playing any defense.

In recent games though, LeBron has played better D than Deuxrant has played at any point this season.

:roll:

Who has he been locking down?

He said he deserved DPOY since he guarded all 5 players after the Clippers game and Blake Griffin posted a season high, Jamaal Crawford posted a season high, Matt Barnes posted his 3rd highest point total of the season, and DeAndre Jordan posted his 6th highest point total of the season.

[Trollsmasher]

You also have to count in the possibility of the player getting fouled and having to go the free throw line

That knocks Kevin "40% in the clutch from the line in the playoffs" Durcan't even lower

[Joyner82reload]

I said he was #3.

I put Curry #1 because he's a ridiculous shooter and LeBron #2 simply due to experience. If Durant had equal experience, I'd probably put him #1, but he doesn't yet.

Durant had 3 playoff game winners in 1 postseason.
Kobe has 3 for his playoff CAREER
LeBron has 5 for his playoff CAREER

[NumberSix]

:roll:

Who has he been locking down?

He said he deserved DPOY since he guarded all 5 players after the Clippers game and Blake Griffin posted a season high, Jamaal Crawford posted a season high, Matt Barnes posted his 3rd highest point total of the season, and DeAndre Jordan posted his 6th highest point total of the season.
I'm agreeing with you. LeBron simply hasn't put in the effort on defense this season and defense is 80% effort.

[NumberSix]

Durant had 3 playoff game winners in 1 postseason.
Kobe has 6 for his playoff CAREER
LeBron has 5 for his playoff CAREER
Like I said. You can trust Durant to make a game winner in a game1 or a game2.

[Illuminati]

Seeing how LeBron is the greatest Game 7 player in NBA history. Hard not to choose him.

[Fudge]

The right choice is Durant. Congrats to the people who chose him. :applause:

What do you guys prefer as a prize? Hug or kiss?

[Joyner82reload]

Seeing how LeBron is the greatest Game 7 player in NBA history. Hard not to choose him.

Durant's posted 39/9/2 3 BLK 67.3 TS% in his 1 game 7 :rolleyes:

[Illuminati]

Durant's posted 39/9/2 3 BLK 67.3 TS% in his 1 game 7 :rolleyes:

:facepalm

Min. 3 games.

[NumberSix]

The right choice is Durant. Congrats to the people who chose him. :applause:

What do you guys prefer as a prize? Hug or kiss?
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2633099/kdsucks.gif


In a game 7, the answer is......

http://cdn0.dailydot.com/uploaded/images/original/2013/6/24/lebron3.gif

[inclinerator]

lebron, his confidence will make that shot

[dannywpt]

How the hell would Lebron play the Pacers in the NBA Finals?

He formed a new superteam with Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony. In Utah.

[NumberSix]

He formed a new superteam with Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony. In Utah.
How is that a superteam?

[knicksman]

you cant trust this guy


http://ihatelebronjames.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/LeBron-Choke.jpg

[Illuminati]

you cant trust this guy


http://ihatelebronjames.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/LeBron-Choke.jpg

Clearly says game 7 in the OP. Learn to read.

[Joyner82reload]

In a game 7, the answer is......

http://cdn0.dailydot.com/uploaded/images/original/2013/6/24/lebron3.gif


I'm happy he was able to make uncontested jumpers for once in his life :lol

[Fudge]

Clearly says game 7 in the OP. Learn to read.
But you referred to Durant as a "choker" earlier in this thread based on his last few games in the Memphis series last year. They weren't Game 7's. :confusedshrug: Me confuzzled.

[20Four]

Dumbass OP

Kobe all the way....nice of you not to add him to the mix...fukkin hater...

[Amar'e_Juwanna]

Joe Jesus... hitting that shot is undoubtedly why they pay him the big bucks.






But actually, Melo, when he's 7-19, 6-9 from FT, 1-4 from 3 with 9reb 4ast 4 TO 2stl 1blk 4PF

[MichaelCorleone]

Joe Johnson out of those choices.

If not then Carmelo Anthony.

[LONGTIME]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view8/20131229/4938221/chris-bosh-buzzer-beater-o.gif

[dabigbaws]

Why is this a question? Durant, quite easily. The question isn't who can they pass to to bail them out

[knicksman]

Clearly says game 7 in the OP. Learn to read.

Maybe if you have the IQ, youll see the relation. So try again brah

http://ihatelebronjames.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/LeBron-Choke.jpg[/QUOTE]

[JohnFreeman]

LeBron..the greatest elimination game player ever

[MichaelCorleone]

LeBron..the greatest elimination game player ever
45/15/5 "The Stare" game.:pimp:

[BoutPractice]

All 5 can be trusted to take that shot, and have a better shot at making it than most.

The small players on this list aren't necessarily at a disadvantage because Curry and Lillard get their shot off extremely quickly, so length doesn't bother them that much. LeBron is the worst three point shooter in the lot, but he's also quite clutch, and can perhaps find an open Ray Allen even in those circumstances so he's less predictable.

That said if I absolutely have to choose... hesitating between KD and Curry but I'll go with Steph, for two reasons 1) he has the highest 3 point percentage of the group (not that much higher than Durant's but you have to take into account the fact that he shoots a much higher volume) 2) I assume he's playing for the Warriors, so there'll be more spacing than with Durant's Thunder.

[JohnFreeman]

People should choose the guy who has hit big shots in a game 7...

[Marlo_Stanfield]

its a tie between Bron and Johnson tbh:confusedshrug:

[PyrrhusX]

Durant. Then Curry easily.

Bran would be bailed out by Chalmers. Heck I would even pick Bosh over Lebran.

[MMM]

Give me the best ft shooter because no way does the defensive team allow a shot attempt in the above scenario.

[JohnFreeman]

Durant. Then Curry easily.

Bran would be bailed out by Chalmers. Heck I would even pick Bosh over Lebran.
Don't mention Chalmers and Durant in the same sentence, especially when Chalmers was making him look a fool in 2012 :oldlol:

[BoutPractice]

Give me the best ft shooter because no way does the defensive team allow a shot attempt in the above scenario.
What if you foul the guy on a shot attempt? (Or worse, get a 3+1) Someone like Curry is so quick, you don't want to take the risk.
Up 3 with one possession left, I think you should defend and actually make the extra effort not to foul. The worst case scenario here is overtime.

In the other strategy... Many bad things can happen. Say:
- one of your players accidentally does a flagrant
- one of your players fails at fouling and actually leaves his guy open for a shot
- you foul in the act of shooting, they get 3 three throws.
- 3+1.
- you foul, they score 2. Then either a) you fumble the inbounds pass, they steal it and make the game winning three b) they foul back, you miss one free throw and they make the hallelujah from the other side of the court.
- you foul, they make 1, miss the second, and get a rebound tip in... or worse, an offensive rebounder tips it to Ray-Allen-in-the-corner...
etc.

None of this is likely, but it's possible and you don't want to take any chances.