How many times have we imagined the situation in our minds. whether we were in the backyard, or on the blacktop of our local school yard, we've all fantasised about it. 10 seconds left, you're down by 1 point and the clock is winding down. Not only did we dribble around imaginary defenders, we announced to anyone willing to listen. As we let it fly, we let out a resounding,
"For the win"!!! Of course if we clanked it off the rim, we always got fouled. If we were lucky enough to hit nothing but net, the crowd went crazy!
For all of us who put ourselves through this little scenario time and time again, it was pure fantasy. But for the NBA's best closers, (see Kobe, Lebron, D-Wade and newcomer to the party
Brandon Roy), it is reality. And is there anybody out there who would really dispute the fact that NOBODY is better at the game winner than Kobe Bean? Time and time again, we have watched #24 drop game winning shots for the NBA's best team. Does he benefit from playing with Pau Gasol? Of course he does. But the bottom line is simple. He still has to knock down a jumper, or put it on the floor and either get to the rim for a deuce, or get to the foul line.
Sure D-Wade is great and Lebron is getting close, and Brandon Roy may someday get there, but for my money, with the game and my betting dollar on the Line... I'll take my chances with
Veinte Cuatro every time...
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