The Difference between Kobe and Durant

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LeBron closing the gap on Kobe in the post - Heat Index Blog - ESPN
The interesting thing about LeBron in the post is that he has always been effective in the post, but success hasn't bred confidence. In his final season in Cleveland, LeBron ranked better than anyone in efficiency on post-up plays among over 50 qualified players according to Synergy tracking. And last season (2010-11)? LeBron ranked sixth in efficiency ahead of Kobe, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and dozens of big men with stronger reputations on the block.

It's worth pointing out that Kobe didn't get serious about his post game until the aging process demanded it. For instance, he met with Olajuwon when he was 30; LeBron was 26. Given he wasn't physically capable of routinely capable of beating players off the dribble, Kobe migrated to a place where he could beat players with precision and technique. On the other hand, LeBron needed to go down there because he's built like Karl Malone.

By developing his post game and evolving as a wing player, LeBron is following the path of Kobe. Although he's a few steps behind now, it might not be long before he passes him.

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This was written in January. LeBron continued to develop and was basically point guard/power forward hybrid in the playoffs once Bosh went out. And he's only going to improve. Kobe stans beware. :whistle:
 

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^too predictable and played

0/5 just like the majority of your opinions on here

u just made the dumbest statement of the year
 

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Even though the numbers support my claim? :huh:

And you speak nothing of efficiency, passing, rebounding, and defending. Bron has the edge in all of those categories as well.

And post game.

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