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Comparing some of the greatest players of the modern era in the Clutch at their 5 year Peaks (Thread)
Why?:
When evaluating All Time Greats at their Peaks, it’s important to see which of them are the most Clutch. Some players may be considered Clutch based off reputation and not merit, so it’s important to examine how good these players truly were in the Clutch, in the Playoffs.
When evaluating All Time Greats at their Peaks, it’s important to see which of them are the most Clutch. Some players may be considered Clutch based off reputation and not merit, so it’s important to examine how good these players truly were in the Clutch, in the Playoffs.
Players Being Compared:
Michael Jordan (89-93)
Kobe Bryant (06-10)
LeBron James (09-13)
Kevin Durant (14-18)
Stephen Curry (15-19)
Dwyane Wade (06-10)
Dirk Nowitzki (07-11)
Kawhi Leonard (16-20)
James Harden (16-20)
Chris Paul (08-12)
Allen Iverson (99-03)
Michael Jordan (89-93)Kobe Bryant (06-10)LeBron James (09-13)Kevin Durant (14-18)Stephen Curry (15-19)Dwyane Wade (06-10)Dirk Nowitzki (07-11)Kawhi Leonard (16-20)James Harden (16-20)Chris Paul (08-12)Allen Iverson (99-03)
Michael Jordan Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (89-93):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
51.4 FG% (76/148)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
56.1 FG% (23/41)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
51.4 FG% (76/148)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
56.1 FG% (23/41)
Kobe Bryant Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (06-10):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
43.6 FG% (51/117)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
58.3 FG% (21/36)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
43.6 FG% (51/117)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
58.3 FG% (21/36)
LeBron James Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (09-13):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
43.6 FG% (51/117)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
44.2 FG% (19/43)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
43.6 FG% (51/117)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
44.2 FG% (19/43)
Kevin Durant Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (14-18):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
42.0 FG% (29/69)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
30.8 FG% (8/26)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
42.0 FG% (29/69)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
30.8 FG% (8/26)
Stephen Curry Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (15-19):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
42.9 FG% (42/98)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
35.0 FG% (14/40)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
42.9 FG% (42/98)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
35.0 FG% (14/40)
Dwyane Wade Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (06-10):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
41.9 FG% (18/43)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
30.8 FG% (4/13)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
41.9 FG% (18/43)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
30.8 FG% (4/13)
Dirk Nowitzki Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (07-11):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
42.9 FG% (21/49)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
50.0 FG% (9/18)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
42.9 FG% (21/49)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
50.0 FG% (9/18)
Kawhi Leonard Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (16-20):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
46.1 FG% (35/76)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
40.0 FG% (12/30)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
46.1 FG% (35/76)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
40.0 FG% (12/30)
James Harden Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (16-20):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
42.4 FG% (28/66)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
31.6 FG% (6/19)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
42.4 FG% (28/66)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
31.6 FG% (6/19)
Chris Paul Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (08-12):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
45.5 FG% (10/22)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
40.0 FG% (2/5)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
45.5 FG% (10/22)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
40.0 FG% (2/5)
Allen Iverson Playoff Clutch Shooting Stats (99-03):
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
45.7 FG% (42/92)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
48.3 FG% (14/29)
Last 5 minutes, Score within 5:
45.7 FG% (42/92)
Last 2 minutes, Score within 3:
48.3 FG% (14/29)
Efficiency Leaders
(Last 5 minutes, Score within 5):
1. Michael Jordan (89-93)
2. Kawhi Leonard (16-20)
3. Allen Iverson (99-03)
4. Chris Paul (08-12)
T5. Kobe Bryant (06-10)
T5. LeBron James (09-13)
(Last 5 minutes, Score within 5):
1. Michael Jordan (89-93)
2. Kawhi Leonard (16-20)
3. Allen Iverson (99-03)
4. Chris Paul (08-12)
T5. Kobe Bryant (06-10)
T5. LeBron James (09-13)
Efficiency Leaders
(Last 2 minutes, Score within 3):
1. Kobe Bryant (06-10)
2. Michael Jordan (89-93)
3. Dirk Nowitzki (07-11)
4. Allen Iverson (99-03)
5. LeBron James (09-13)
(Last 2 minutes, Score within 3):
1. Kobe Bryant (06-10)
2. Michael Jordan (89-93)
3. Dirk Nowitzki (07-11)
4. Allen Iverson (99-03)
5. LeBron James (09-13)
FG Leaders
(Last 5 minutes, Score within 5):
1. Michael Jordan (89-93)
T2. Kobe Bryant (06-10)
T2. LeBron James (09-13)
T4. Allen Iverson (99-03)
T4. Stephen Curry (15-19)
(Last 5 minutes, Score within 5):
1. Michael Jordan (89-93)
T2. Kobe Bryant (06-10)
T2. LeBron James (09-13)
T4. Allen Iverson (99-03)
T4. Stephen Curry (15-19)
FG Leaders
(Last 2 minutes, Score within 3):
1. Michael Jordan (89-93)
2. Kobe Bryant (06-10)
3. LeBron James (09-13)
T4. Allen Iverson (99-03)
T4. Stephen Curry (15-19)
(Last 2 minutes, Score within 3):
1. Michael Jordan (89-93)
2. Kobe Bryant (06-10)
3. LeBron James (09-13)
T4. Allen Iverson (99-03)
T4. Stephen Curry (15-19)
Overall:
After looking at how players stack up, in regards to efficiency and volume, the picture becomes clearer as to who some of the more Clutch players of all time are at their Peaks. Though Statistics don’t always paint the full picture in terms of Clutchness.
After looking at how players stack up, in regards to efficiency and volume, the picture becomes clearer as to who some of the more Clutch players of all time are at their Peaks. Though Statistics don’t always paint the full picture in terms of Clutchness.
Overall (Cont.):
Some factors that go into Clutchness, such as demeanor, shot creation, defensive attention, and fervor to take Clutch Shots can only be accounted for by watching games and understanding context. However, due to the Stats, the path to the answer is clearer.
Some factors that go into Clutchness, such as demeanor, shot creation, defensive attention, and fervor to take Clutch Shots can only be accounted for by watching games and understanding context. However, due to the Stats, the path to the answer is clearer.
