Who Should Take The Last Shot?

If you were asked, "When the NBA basketball game is on the line, who should take the final shot", how would you reply?

Sports Illustrated asked this exact question to every NBA player in 2009.  Their answer was Kobe Bryant.  In fact 76% of them said Kobe was, the MAN!

WRONG

According to 82games.com here are the true clutch players (through 2/4 of the '08-09 season)

The Situation: 24 seconds or less, tied or down by 1 or 2 points.

1) Lebron James - 50 attempts/17 Winners= 34%
2) Vince Carter - 51 attempts/16 Winners = 31.4%
3) Ray Allen - 39 attempts/15 Winners = 38.5%
4) Kobe Bryant - 56 attempts/14 Winners = 25%

Why did everyone pick Kobe?

• He is in his 15th year in the league
• 5 Championship Rings
• 25 Games in 2009 on TV vs. 2 for the Timberwolves

Sometimes the person who is "top of mind" isn't the best for the job.  Spread the opportunities around and see who comes through in the clutch.