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Kyrie Hater
I would 1000% much rather have the shot taken by someone who has been in the situation. I couldn't care less what Korver's stats are on open looks from 3. As you can see -- he is shooting 25% from 3 in the finals right now. The further you get in the playoffs, the more pressure you deal with.
I'd give up a 23 foot shot with NBA finals pressure on ANY shooter over Lebron on a dribble drive, if you desperately need a basket with time winding down and the season on the line.
If Lebron wants to defer at the end of the game to bench players -- stop with the King James talk. He is paid to put the team on his back and take the pressure shots. Many more times than not -- he is deferring in these situations and it is absurd.
If you want to trust your teammates in the first 3 quarters -- I completely understand. Don't put the biggest shot of the season on the shoulders of a guy who has never been in the situation. The NBA finals isn't the time to see how he holds up under pressure.
And once again -- Green had FIVE FOULS. If Lebron takes him to the basket, he is going to get either a good look or draw a foul. Lebron started to drive and then looked as if he already had his mind made up he was dishing it off. It is as if he is afraid to take the shot at the end of the game. I don't get it. Prior to game 4, which I didn't get to watch any of, Lebron had 11 total points combined in the 4th quarter of the first 3 games. That is unacceptable.
Trust me, you are wrong.