Comments on: Points in the Paint

By: Tsunami

Tsunami — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:46:57 +0000

I’m enjoying the Cavs right now, and I think they will be very good in the postseason.

As far as Rosen’s bullet points, I’d expect nothing less.

By: Brandon Hoffman

Brandon Hoffman — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:52:12 +0000

Tsunami tends to lay low when the Cavaliers are struggling.

By: Erick

Erick — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:10:37 +0000

I see LeBron mishandle more dribbles than Kobe but not enough to make a difference. LeBron’s the better finisher, and he’s really improved him jump shot this year. I just want to see Tsunami blow up when he sees the article.

By: Brandon Hoffman

Brandon Hoffman — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:21:22 +0000

Most of Rosen’s argument rings hollow to me.

“Kobe’s left hand is better around the hoop, and his off-handed shots also have better range.”

That couldn’t be further from the truth. Bryant isn’t a particularly good finisher — with either hand due, in large part, to the fact he can’t palm the ball. Moreover, LeBron is actually ambidextrous. James writes with his left-hand, and plays basketball with his right. In fact, LeBron will often drive right, and cut back left before finishing with a left handed scoop layup.

“Kobe has a better handle, both in and out of traffic.”

They’re both excellent ballhandlers.

“There’s no comparison between Kobe’s reliable jumper and LeBron’s erratic one.”

James is shooting a blistering 47 percent on jumpers this season. Small sample size, of course, but given his shot selection and shooting mechanics, I think the improvement is sustainable.

Bryant has been a superior defender thus far this season, and when it comes to scoring from the block (at the guard/forward position) and from mid-range, Bryant has no peer, but that’s about it.

By: Erick

Erick — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:52:43 +0000

I wonder if Tsunami read the Rosen article for the piece detailing Rosen’s reasons why Kobe is the best player in the game.