This is why KD is not being criticized for the airball like Lebron would have

[PWB15]

Because KD is not or was never referred to as the GOAT by ESPN and tons of fans so what it does in the playoffs is not analyzed like Lebron would be. That comes along with being called the GOAT and calling yourself the GOAT. So that is why Lebron is criticized after losses because we expect more from him since he supposed to be on the same level or better than MJ. KD never called himself the GOAT and neither has ESPN

[tpols]

LeBron doesn't win with Harden and Harris shooting 29% from the field. He doesn't even come close. And he would never have the balls to take and make that shot KD made to end regulation. Kyrie and Ray Allen and AD made those clutch shots for him. The only guy you could trust to make a clutch bucket last night outside Durant was an old Blake Griffin who showed a ton of heart while being mercilessly hacked while trying to guard Giannis.

[MadDog]

On the money. Unlike KD, LeBron called himself GOAT. While also trying to ape Jordan's career. That and KD's game isn't built on exploits and statchasing. Real hoopers respect KD because he's all skill.

[AirBonner]

LeBron doesn't win with Harden and Harris shooting 29% from the field. He doesn't even come close. And he would never have the balls to take and make that shot KD made to end regulation. Kyrie and Ray Allen and AD made those clutch shots for him. The only guy you could trust to make a clutch bucket last night outside Durant was an old Blake Griffin who showed a ton of heart while being mercilessly hacked while trying to guard Giannis.
LeBron wouldn’t have them shooting that bad. LeBron gets them better looks

[iamgine]

Uh no. The reason is because he performed very well despite the airball.

[tpols]

LeBron wouldn’t have them shooting that bad. LeBron gets them better looks

They got wide open looks and bricked them lol. Harden simply could not shoot with that broken leg. Or finish. He had to resort to flopping to even be remotely viable. His movement speed was destroyed and it killed his game.

As far as Harris goes hes never been under these lights. He's a great shooter who missed WIDE open game winning 3s. Particularly in OT. There's nothing Leron could do about that. He relied on a tip out to Ray Allen off his own brick, a Kyrie Iso, and a AD buzzerbeater 3 to win 3/4 of his championships. He never hit the clutch shots like KD.

[AirBonner]

They got wide open looks and bricked them lol. Harden simply could not shoot with that broken leg. Or finish. He had to resort to flopping to even be remotely viable. His movement speed was destroyed and it killed his game.

As far as Harris goes hes never been under these lights. He's a great shooter who missed WIDE open game winning 3s. Particularly in OT. There's nothing Leron could do about that. He relied on a tip out to Ray Allen off his own brick, a Kyrie Iso, and a AD buzzerbeater 3 to won 3/4 of his championships. He never hit the clutch shots like KD.

KD isn’t a leader and wouldn’t yell at them like Lebron

[r0drig0lac]

ok

[Joey Turnbuckle]

The reason is because Kevin Durant rarely ever talks to the media while Lebron is a narcissist that uses any opportunity he can to tell people want to think and believe.

[red1]

kd was singlehandedly carrying the team - thats why we dont criticize him


agreed that lebron will always be held to a higher standard as a true potential GOAT candidate.

[ImKobe]

kd was singlehandedly carrying the team - thats why we dont criticize him


agreed that lebron will always be held to a higher standard as a true potential GOAT candidate.

False. The media wanted to give Lebron FMVP despite his sub-40% shooting in the Finals and the 7/22 20 pt choke in Game 4 at home.

[red1]

False. The media wanted to give Lebron FMVP despite his sub-40% shooting in the Finals and the 7/22 20 pt choke in Game 4 at home.

shut up you filthy kobe stan.


reading your posts gives me a headache. read a book and boost your IQ son.

[Lakers]

False. The media wanted to give Lebron FMVP despite his sub-40% shooting in the Finals and the 7/22 20 pt choke in Game 4 at home.


I have to 5 star this post

[DMAVS41]

Either way, only idiots would criticize them for losing and playing at that level....but many do and did. I still remember people hating on Lebron for his performance against the Magic in 09.

What I do think a performance like that should remind everyone is just how hard it is to win on a non all-time loaded roster...the kind of rosters that tend to win. Sometimes it isn't even that easy when you are the Shaq/Kobe Lakers or Heat or Warriors, but obviously the margin of error is much bigger.

For guys that never play with rosters like that...not winning it all often just can't be held against them...because you can play at a historic level...and get bounced in round 2...just like KD did.

[StrongLurk]

LeBron doesn't win with Harden and Harris shooting 29% from the field. He doesn't even come close. And he would never have the balls to take and make that shot KD made to end regulation. Kyrie and Ray Allen and AD made those clutch shots for him. The only guy you could trust to make a clutch bucket last night outside Durant was an old Blake Griffin who showed a ton of heart while being mercilessly hacked while trying to guard Giannis.

LOL WHAT? Geez just say you hate Lebron and move on. The bolded is major cap. Lebron literally has more playoff game winners than anybody and a TON of other generally clutch makes. He's done it his whole playoff career, even during his first playoff series ever.

[Lebron23]

LeBron have plenty of Game winners in the playoffs. And performed better than Kobe in Game 7 situations oP is a Kobetard who doesn't know anything about Basketball.

[Lebron23]

LOL WHAT? Geez just say you hate Lebron and move on. The bolded is major cap. Lebron literally has more playoff game winners than anybody and a TON of other generally clutch makes. He's done it his whole playoff career, even during his first playoff series ever.

Green K. Hopefully J brings back the Rep System

[Gohan]

LeBron have plenty of Game winners in the playoffs. And performed better than Kobe in Game 7 situations oP is a Kobetard who doesn't know anything about Basketball.

let the late great veteran live