Friday, May 29, 2009

Why LaBron and Not Kobe?

Last night LaBron carried the Cavs in the fourth quarter to victory. The Cavs offense basically became Labron vs. Orlando and dish to open shooters and pray they make shots. No movement, no teamwork, no beauty.

Why do I criticize this style of play with the Lakers/Kobe and the not the Cavs/LaBron?

First - LaBron plays this style better than Kobe. He makes smarter decisions, getting to the rim and dishing whereas Kobe tends to huck up weird shots and make some of them.

Second - LaBron seems to do this when his team needs it. Kobe does this when he wants to be the hero.

Third - Kobe is a rapist. LaBron is a nice guy.

Still, I do not like this kind of basketball. That Cleveland has resorted to it in order to win is not a good sign for them.

PS - When did Turkoglu become this good? The man can get a shot whenever he wants and can hit from everywhere. He isn't that fast, but uses his size and body really well, sort of a poor man's Carmelo/Nowitzki hybrid.

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