Elimination Game Stats (PPG, FG%) for Kobe, Wade, LeBron, and Duncan

[K Xerxes]

Hakeem Olajuwon as a Rocket in the elimination games;
26.4 ppg 12.5 rpg 3.3 apg 3.1 bpg on .522 fg .680 ft

(these numbers include his numbers in 1998 and 1999 playoffs which he was way off from his prime)
Excluding 1998 and 1999 playoffs;
28.2 ppg 13.0 rpg 3.5 apg 3.3 bpg on .540 fg .684 ft

I was going to calculate his stats since I recall the dude beasting in elimination games. Thanks for that, Hakeem was a monster in those situations.

[KyleKong]

I think different people have different views on the term 'Elimination game'. To me, an elimination game is one that you lose and get knocked out of playoffs. Winning a game 7 aint considered 'Elimination game', since you do not get eliminated after that game.

If trolling, terrific.

If not trolling, retarded.

[Odinn]

I was going to calculate his stats since I recall the dude beasting in elimination games. Thanks for that, Hakeem was a monster in those situations.

I never watched it but his last game against the Sonics in 1987 playoffs...

A double-OT game. He played for 53 minutes. 49 points 25 rebounds 6 blocks 2 assists 2 steals 2 turnovers, 19-33 fg 11-13 ft... Still lost.

[K Xerxes]

I never watched it but his last game against the Sonics in 1987 playoffs...

A double-OT game. He played for 53 minutes. 49 points 25 rebounds 6 blocks 2 assists 2 steals 2 turnovers, 19-33 fg 11-13 ft... Still lost.

I watched his highlights a couple of years back, will try to get a hold of the full tape at some point.

He was a monster in that game. It might be his best one even in the loss.

[tmacattack33]

What is crazy is that scoring isn't even Lebron's best trait.

And that is why he has GOAT potential.

[chips93]

What is crazy is that scoring isn't even Lebron's best trait.

And that is why he has GOAT potential.

hes 28 years old.

he still has these bouts of passivity, and seems to doubt himself at times.

im pretty confident that lebron is who he is at this point. hes never gonna be an especially mentally strong player.

potential is for 20 year olds, not 28 year olds

[tmacattack33]

hes 28 years old.

he still has these bouts of passivity, and seems to doubt himself at times.

im pretty confident that lebron is who he is at this point. hes never gonna be an especially mentally strong player.

potential is for 20 year olds, not 28 year olds

MJ himself was not GOAT at age 28.

He had GOAT potential.

[Magic 32]

MJ himself was not GOAT at age 28.

He had GOAT potential.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6og_pOVi2w

Age 30.

[jlip]

Magic Johnson
22.3ppg 7.4rpg 13.4apg 47.4fg% 84.9ft%
Record 5 wins 6 losses

I used the basic definition of elimination game. If you lose, you're eliminated.

[jlip]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6og_pOVi2w

Age 30.

That's nothing unique to MJ. Players such as Kareem and Bird were getting GOAT talk in their mid to late 20's. Russell was getting GOAT talk at age 22 before he even played one NBA game.

[DaSeba5]

I think different people have different views on the term 'Elimination game'. To me, an elimination game is one that you lose and get knocked out of playoffs. Winning a game 7 aint considered 'Elimination game', since you do not get eliminated after that game.

[iamgine]

You need to include TS%, not FG%.

Also, the minutes for each player.

[AintNoSunshine]

Are you completely retarded?

[Rooster]

MJ himself was not GOAT at age 28.

He had GOAT potential.

Lebron has better trajectory but I just don't see the GOAT on him. I can understand he can be mentally stronger or be more confident if they can get past the Spurs but his game is based on his physical attributes. I don't see those skills and footwork like Kobe possess. He does not even have the finesse and midrange game that you need when you get into a major injury or Father Time arrived.

[Ancient Legend]

LeBron's only problem is his passiveness at crucial times. MJ never let the foot off the pedal.

To LeBron's credit at least last night he went down gunning even if he missed, in past years he wouldn't even dare to shoot.