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Melo Taking Hits On ESPN's Fan Voiced Article: 'Who's The Best/Most Overrated SF?'
So there you have it! Melo, apparently, is overrated.
I have to say, that James needs to be more like Melo, Melo more like James.
4th quarter star that's underwhelming defensively.
4th quarter muppet that's overwhelming defensively.
Who has the most capacity to emulate his counterpart in the category of which each is lacking?
Are they really that far apart?
Let's give this some non-bias attention, shall we? A good topic in the off-season/lockout.
EDIT* link: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/5-on-5-110727/small-forwards-ratings
3. Who's the most overrated small forward in the NBA?
Isaac Ramirez, via Twitter: Carmelo Anthony. He terrible on defense and doesn't play hard all the time. He's not nearly as efficient as Durant, and is much worse on defense, but there are still people who rank him as No. 2 among SFs.
Tim Donahue, Eight Points, Nine Seconds: This is difficult, but it's probably Carmelo Anthony. He's a great scorer, and one of the best late-game options in the league, but too many people reflexively put him top 5-10 in the league, when top 20-25 is more accurate. And, yes, there is that big of a gap between top 5 and top 25.
Patrick Hayes, Piston Powered: I don't want to pile on Carmelo Anthony, a player I generally love to watch work on offense. But the problem is, to this point of his career, 'Melo impacts the game only at one end. That puts him a notch below superstars like James, Wade and Bryant, who all became great defensive players as well as offensive forces.
Brendan Jackson, Celtics Hub: Somewhere between Los Angeles and Houston, Trevor Ariza was made to be a "go-to" small forward. While his contributions on the defensive end are well documented, his offensive numbers are nowhere near good enough to be a third banana on a playoff team.
Kyle Weidie, Truth About It: When George Karl questions your defensive focus, I imagine, despite all the supreme clientele scoring ability (as perhaps the most complete bucket-dropper in the NBA), your DNA for winning basketball is not wired like the Kobes and Jordans of history. Being in N.Y. will only increase Carmelo Anthony's overrated hype.
As for the best?
Joshua Wiedmann, via Twitter: LeBron James. He may not have a ring so far, but can anybody really question LeBron's greatness? He has the playmaking talent and vision of a Jason Kidd, the athleticism and jumping ability of Vince Carter (the younger version) and the power and strength of a smaller version of Dwight Howard.
Durant is a great scorer -- maybe the best in the league -- but LBJ is one of the greatest all-around talents the NBA has ever seen.
Tim Donahue, Eight Points, Nine Seconds: LeBron James. There's no reason to add anything to that, but I never give a two-word answer when I can write a full sentence (or more).
Patrick Hayes, Piston Powered: LeBron James by a wide margin. Save the lectures about the NBA Finals. There is still no player at this position who impacts a game in as many different ways as James. There's simply no way to defend a motivated LeBron.
Brendan Jackson, Celtics Hub: Anyone who picks against LeBron James has to be a hater, right? The man has the highest PER and win shares among his peers. Someone could make a case for Kevin Durant, but it would be a weak one. Bottom line: No one does more on both ends of the floor than James.
Kyle Weidie, Truth About It: How many different ways can we answer LeBron? Here's one: Kevin Durant. Despite James' unusual distaste for post offense, I can't, in good faith, dub him as "small." Durant has the perimeter dazzle one would traditionally want at the 3 with more appealing budding moxie to take big shots.
So there you have it! Melo, apparently, is overrated.
I have to say, that James needs to be more like Melo, Melo more like James.
4th quarter star that's underwhelming defensively.
4th quarter muppet that's overwhelming defensively.
Who has the most capacity to emulate his counterpart in the category of which each is lacking?
Are they really that far apart?
Let's give this some non-bias attention, shall we? A good topic in the off-season/lockout.
EDIT* link: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/5-on-5-110727/small-forwards-ratings