Is LeBron more clutch than KD?

LeBron only recently passed Kobe's regular-season total of 133 clutch-time buckets to lead all NBA players since 2000, and Bryant's 17 in the playoffs is tied with Durant for second. Most impressively, Kobe largely did that in isolation.

Who is more clutch LeBron or Durant?

“I think Kevin Durant is an elite offensive clutch player. LeBron is on both ends, and I think Kawhi Leonard is too.” This season, James ranks sixth in clutch scoring (3.7 points) with a 34.7 percent usage rating.

Who has more clutch shots LeBron or KD?

"The King still rules the clutch": A recent statistic shows that LeBron James is more clutch than Kevin Durant in NBA Playoffs - The SportsRush.

Is LeBron more efficient than KD?

At this point, many Kevin Durant fans will say "HA, LeBron's not better than Durant in scoring." Yes, Durant averaged more points than James last season, 27.7 to 26.7. James, however shot 51 percent to Durant's 46 percent. James scores easier and more efficiently without taking as many shots as KD.

Is LeBron or Durant better?

However, in the NBA this season, LeBron has averaged more points than KD in the 4th quarter. Moreover, LeBron also averages more assists and rebounds than Durant this season. So in reality, it is a tough call to make with regards to who the greater player is.

Can KD beat LeBron in a 1v1?

Take a look at the tweet below. Kevin Durant did not win a single 1v1 game against the King. Wow. This is a 7-foot sniper, a build many think to be virtually unbeatable in any kind of game, never mind a 1v1 setup.

Is LeBron clutch stats?

Per ESPN.com, since LeBron entered the league in 2003, he has hit on the highest number of clutch field goals in the NBA. Thus far, he is 7-of-16 on those shots, good for a 43.8 percent clip, significantly lower than Jordan's.

Who is the clutchest NBA player ever?

Most Clutch NBA Players of All Time

• Most Clutch NBA Players of All Time. Michael Jordan defined clutch. ...
• Robert Horry, Forward. ...
• Bottom Line: Robert Horry. ...
• Ray Allen, Shooting Guard. ...
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• John Havlicek, Small Forward-Shooting Guard. ...
• Bottom Line: John Havlicek. ...
• Stephen Curry, Point Guard.

Is Durant clutch?

While Durant has not been in as many big moments as the four players above him, his stock as a clutch player will likely rise as the Thunder improve and look to win the Western Conference this year.

How clutch is Damian Lillard?

As ESPN's Kevin Pelton noted this week, Lillard's effective field goal percentage in the clutch this season is 61.4 percent—the highest ever for a player whose usage rate is at least 35 percent in 100 or more clutch minutes.

How clutch is DeMar DeRozan?

HoopsHype asked a pool of 21 NBA Executives to name their Top-5 clutch players in the NBA, and DeMar DeRozan was well-represented. The Bulls All-Star Starter finished with 40 percent of the maximum votes possible, putting him second behind only Kevin Durant on the complete list of the NBA's best clutch performers.

Who is the most clutch athlete?

The 10 Most Clutch Professional Athletes in Sporting History

• Adam Vinatieri.
• Patrick Roy. ...
• Tom Brady. ...
• Kobe Bryant. ...
• Tiger Woods. ...
• Reggie Jackson. ...
• Eli Manning. ...
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Who has hit the most clutch shots in NBA history?

Who has the most game winners in NBA history? Now, you know the answer is Michael Jordan. With 9 buzzer-beaters, he owns the most game winning shots NBA. He is a basketball legend.

Is Westbrook clutch?

According to ESPN Statistics & Information, Westbrook has had a fairly unpredictable time in clutch situations. Which isn't actually really surprising. Westbrook finished with yet another triple-double, tallying 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists on top of two blocks and one steal.

Is LeBron a clutch?

"LeBron was born without a clutch gene" — Skip Bayless

And Bayless came bringing evidence. "Michael Jordan won six championships with six MVPs," he said. "LeBron James has lost six NBA Finals."

How many clutch shots has LeBron taken?

Lebron has 19 game winners and buzzer beaters over his career.

Is Kobe or LeBron more clutch?

The numbers showing where the bulk of each player's points come from only further confirm what the shot-location data shows. James has scored 41.5 percent of his 130 clutch points in the paint, and Bryant has netted 23.1 percent of his 130 clutch points from behind the arc.

Is LeBron the greatest of all time?

LeBron came in at No. 2 on The Athletic's list, trailing only Michael Jordan. LeBron is, according to The Athletic's voting panel of NBA experts, the second-greatest player ever. Which makes him, arguably, the greatest ever.

Is Durant better than Jordan?

A closer look actually tells us that Durant has been the more efficient scorer than Jordan so far in KD's career. Durant is 38.1% from the 3-point line and 88.3% from the free-throw line. In contrast, Jordan is just 32.7% from the 3-point line and 83.5% from the free-throw line.

Is Kevin Durant better than Kobe Bryant?

Kobe is currently leading the NBA with 28.0 points per game, while Durant is second with 26.5. Their percentages have also been sky high this season, but Durant has the slight edge over Kobe this year. He leads Bryant in overall shooting, three-pointers and free throws.

Who is better KD or Curry?

Overall, Durant slightly edges Curry because his 4 scoring titles and complete game as a scorer are undeniably great. Steph might be the best shooter ever, but he cannot beat out a 6'10” forward who can score from anywhere although he comes close.

Who is better LeBron or Curry?

Per NBA.com, however, Curry also has an edge in terms of the more advanced calculations. His 2.27 assist-to-turnover ratio bested James at 1.81, as did his 26.7 assist ratio when compared to James' 20.6 figure.

Is Kevin Durant the best player?

In a recent poll of former NBA players, Kevin Durant was named both the best player in the league and the most clutch player, ahead of LeBron James. The reigning Finals MVP, Antetokounmpo was the only other player to receive at least 10% of the votes after Durant (13.6%).