"LeBron James is easily your best bet": NBA analyst highlights Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant's 'struggle' while arguing for LBJ in must-win Game 7s
NBA analyst Jason Timpf shared his pick between LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant for must-win Game 7 situations. Timpf snubbed six-time NBA champion Jordan and five-time NBA champion Kobe, declaring four-time NBA champion LeBron James as the "best bet" in do-or-die Game 7 situations.
The NBA analyst also explained why he chose LeBron over the two Hall of Famers. Timpf pointed out Jordan and Kobe's struggles with jump shots in Game 7s while emphasizing LeBron's four key attributes that make him well-suited for these high-pressure games.
"The funny thing is we’ve seen both Kobe & MJ struggle with jump shooting variance in game 7s," Timpf wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
"LeBron has the highest floor of any player in NBA history. If it’s just one game you need to win, he’s easily your best bet. His size, strength, athleticism and IQ will always be there," he added.
The NBA analyst shared his opinion in response to the Las Vegas Raiders' Maxx Crosby's recent comments on "The OGs Show" with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller.
Crosby stated that he would prefer Jordan and Kobe over the four-time NBA Finals MVP in a Game 7 scenario.
"My GOAT list, I am taking Kobe over LeBron," said Crosby.
"I think LeBron, like I respect his greatness, like he is top three no question. But if it really comes down to it, like in my opinion, you got Game 7 on the line, I am taking MJ, I am taking Kobe, if I want to win a title. That's just my opinion," he added.
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LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant in Game 7s
LeBron James has played more Game 7s in his career than Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. The LA Lakers superstar averages more points, more rebounds and more steals than the two Hall of Famers in Game 7s.
LeBron has played eight Game 7s in his career and has a 6-2 record. He averages 34.9 points, 5.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 9.9 rebounds. The four-time NBA MVP has shot 48.7% from the field, including 33.3% from the 3-point range.
Jordan played three Game 7s and averaged 33.7 points, seven assists, 7.7 rebounds, one steal and a block. He shot 45.7% from the field, while his record stands at 2-1.
Kobe played six Game 7s and averaged 22.2 points, five assists, eight rebounds, one steal and 1.3 blocks. He shot 38.9% from the floor and 37% from beyond the arc. His record stands at 5-1.