why do athleticism reliant players ala Giannis, Lebron, continue to get embarrassed

[STATUTORY]

when it matters the most by skill based players like Kawhi or Embiid? Athleticism reliant players never win championships nless they have an overwhelming strong supporting cast and a big shot maker as a running mate

[3ball]

when it matters the most by skill based players like Kawhi or Embiid? Athleticism reliant players never win championships nless they have an overwhelming strong supporting cast and a big shot maker as a running mate
very true

athleticism-based players need a guy to close because closing requires skill, not athleticism

and an athletic-based style usually has suboptimal teamwork, thereby requiring extra talent (acquired via team-hopping)

[STATUTORY]

very true

athleticism-based players need a guy to close because closing requires skill, not athleticism

and an athletic-based style usually has suboptimal teamwork, thereby requiring extra talent (acquired via team-hopping)

yup building teams around athleticism driven players always lead to a team that's lesser than the sum of its parts

hence the "more help" phenomenon

[Overdrive]

It's not being athleticism reliant. Kobe was ass after his athleticism was gone due to injury. Your skills only mean so much if the corresponding athleticism is gone. Else Hakeem could still play in the NBA.

Giannis' and Lebron's problem is their 1-dimensional way to play the game. They post great all around stats, but the all come from being the main ball handler essentially doing the same thing all game all season. They're so good at it that 90% of the teams can't stop them, but if a team can they have no plan b. They can't tweek their game at all.