Lebron/Kobe in Closeout games

[TheThreeKings]

Last year Lebron got crucified for his game 6 performance against the Celtics which ultimately became his last game as a Cavalier. How does this compare to Kobe's performance tonight?

Lebron: 8-21 for 27 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 9 TOs - Team lost by 9
Kobe: 7-18 for 17 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 0 blocks, 5 TOs - Team lost by 36

So where's all the criticism for Kobe?

[BernardMadoff]

Not to mention Bron had Delonte on his mind.

[TheThreeKings]

Not to mention Bron had Delonte on his mind.

Plus a starting lineup including nearly retired Shaq and Anthony Parker.

[onlooker]

Someone will come in saying that "he has more rings" garbage. Bet?

[The_Kid]

I could give you some valid points, but seeing that you're TheThreeKings and you have a picture of LeBron, I don't think it's worth arguing.

[TheThreeKings]

I could give you some valid points, but seeing that you're TheThreeKings and you have a picture of LeBron, I don't think it's worth arguing.

I'm all ears, let's hear those valid points.

[TheThreeKings]

I could give you some valid points, but seeing that you're TheThreeKings and you have a picture of LeBron, I don't think it's worth arguing.

Still waiting...

[NYSportsGuy210]

I could give you some valid points, but seeing that you're TheThreeKings and you have a picture of LeBron, I don't think it's worth arguing.

Not only that but he's really not worth wasting your breath on either....

[TheThreeKings]

One of the worst star performances I can remember in recent history.

[The_Kid]

First off, stats don't tell the entire story, so just by comparing the box scores doesn't mean much anyway.

Secondly, if you watched the latter half of the series, I think LeBron just wasn't mentally in it. You could tell in his body language. I didn't see anywhere where Kobe tanked it today. He came out really aggressive, especially in that first quarter. Maybe at times, he was trying to do too much.

Third, Kobe isn't bolting for South Beach after this series regardless of what happened.

[bfour]

Not to mention Bron had Delonte on his mind.

More like on his mom.