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Originally Posted by 411ken
That's LeBron's game... dunks or layups....he's no "finesse" type player but all strength..
If he was kobe/durant's size, do you guys think lebron would still be as "effective" now? I'm just curious.
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^ noooo, Lebron wouldnt be Lebron if he didnt have finesse, that's exactly what makes him a unique player, finesse combined with strength...
What is your definition of finesse though ? Finesse would be things like footwork, soft hands finishing nicely at the basket with a layup or dunk, getting through guys knowing where to go in a smooth manner, using your picks well etc....
He has all that, and that's exactly why he's so good, there are plenty of guys in the NBA his size and strength they just dont have that extra edge that Lebron has.
I totally agree with you though on power, he is a running back and plays like a running back when he drives the lane tucks the basketball like a RB would a football when smashing through the defensive line.
But once he gets to the hoop he can finesse layup over or around people or just dunk, up to him.
He has point guard like passing ability, sees the floor extremely well, rebounds very well, and we know he can average 35-40 a game if he wanted too. If he was skinnier like Kobe, I think the only difference in his game would be rebounding would get worse, I still think he would try to penetrate strong like he does now