Even MORE Proof LeBron played GOAT level defense in the finals

[Im Still Ballin]

Opponents' shooting against LeBron in Games 5, 6, and 7 in the Finals

Overall: 2.7/12.7, 21.1%, opponents usually shoot 47.9%, -26.8

Threes: .7/5, 13.3%, opponents usually shoot 40.4%; -27%

Twos: 2/7.7, 26.1%, opponents usually shoot 53.3%, -27.2%

Less than 6 ft: 1/5, 20%, opponents usually shoot 62.4%, -42.4%

Less than 10 ft: 1.3/6, 22.2%, opponents usually shoot 57.3%; -35.1%

Greater than 15 ft: 1/6.3, 15.8%; opponents usually shoot 40.5%; -24.7%

Look at those numbers. So, not only did James average 36/12/10/3/3 on 51%/42%/73% splits over the final three games, but he also completely shut down scoring from whomever he was guarding.

We do not have the luxury of being able to see these type of stats from the past, but it seems highly unlikely anyone has ever played 3 games like this in the Finals let alone against the best team with two on the road. It was a Herculean effort by a once in a lifetime type of player.

The Hero of Cleveland.

[Quickening]

You just keep producing like Lebron in finals OP :bowdown: :bowdown: :applause:

[SpaceJammeR]

like i said lebron was the best defensive player in the finals. rekt curry on all those lay ups lol. and iggy in the final game. had some steals that would've swung the momentum in warriors favor. :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[plowking]

For as dumb as term "best two way player" was, I always found it hilarious that Bron was left out. I admit I thought Curry was better than him, and he probably was due to Bron taking it a little easier than him, but it was hilarious anyone other than LeBron being the best all around player.

[inclinerator]

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[JebronLames]

Goat defense
Goat block
Goat free throw
Goat finals

[highwhey]

Do you think Curry is having nightmares of LeBron blocking his shots right now? I certainly do. Night sweats and all.

[TheOne]

Adult vs kid. It's unfiar.

[SexSymbol]

he was horrible defensively in G7

[Straight_Ballin]

The Hero of Cleveland.

You're trying too hard. The block at the end of game 7 is all that you needed to mention.

[LeBird]

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It may seem small but psychologically all these blocks were huge. It crippled Curry's confidence.

[Xoush]

He looks slower on all these gifs.

[feyki]

Far from goat , speacially when thinking Russell,Ben,Thurmond,Hakeem,Duncan,Walton,Wilt,Adm iral . But greatest of his entire career .

I wonder , what happened ; if he had that mentality in his physically peak days .

[Im Still Ballin]

Stop trolling feyki

[allball]

Far from goat , speacially when thinking Russell,Ben,Thurmond,Hakeem,Duncan,Walton,Wilt,Adm iral . But greatest of his entire career .

I wonder , what happened ; if he had that mentality in his physically peak days .

those are all centers and not perimeter defenders. of course they're better at defending the paint.

[Im Still Ballin]

those are all centers and not perimeter defenders. of course they're better at defending the paint.
Ironically LeBron averaged 3 blocks a game in the last 3 games to go along with 3 steals

2.3 blocks and 2.6 steals a game for the Finals... That's GOAT tier defense... Scottie Pippen type shit. Best perimeter defender and rim protector for the Cavs

[feyki]

those are all centers and not perimeter defenders. of course they're better at defending the paint.

I did say that a lot of times . Lebron played greatest defence by a perimeter player in basketball history .

But saying goat is totally trolling , but they already what they are . My mistake was writing in trolls thread .

[brownmamba00]

I dunno about GOAT but he did play really good off the ball defense whether it was protecting the rim or getting steals when GS started breaking out. Clutch too.

unlike the last 2 years where he played like a traffic cone on D

[scuzzy]

Great work ISB


Lebron was unanimously the DPO the Finals this year



Eye test AND on paper

[Rocketswin2013]

best perimeter defender ever when completely tuned in

[FultzNationRISE]

Incredible :applause:

[Baller789]

best perimeter defender ever when completely tuned in

This statement is basically used to justify lazy defenders.