Here's Why LeBron James – Not Giannis – Is the NBA's Best Player, Crypto Coins News

The last time we saw Giannis Antetokounmpo in the playoffs, he had made it to the conference finals for the first time in the LeBron-less East. After jumping out to a 2-0 start, Kawhi Leonard andthe Toronto Raptors shut him down, took his lunch, and ate it in front of him.Until Giannis takes another step, he’s not better than the King.

Here are three reasons why LeBron – even at years old – remains a better player than Giannis.

1) Top-Tier Playmaking Ability

Lakers head coach Frank Vogel puts it best:

He’s going to make the right play every time and he delivers. the ball on time, on target everywhere or just about everywhere he throws it – to the 3-point line or lobs at the rim or back cuts or whatever. He’s just one of the best passers I’ve been around.

Elite playmaking is even more important in the playoffs when teams tighten up their defense. Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors would’ve had a much harder time against LeBron last year.G)reat defenses force players to make decisions, so naturally, it’s harder to stop the greatest decision-maker in the game.

2) Shooting Ability

While neither player will be confused with Stephen Curry, LeBron James is a better shooter than Giannis at this point in their careers. Giannis is getting better, and he may soon pass LeBron,

but for now, LeBron still trumps the Greek Freak.

Giannis makes 1.6 threes per game at a 32% clip. LeBron makes 2.2 threes per game at a (*********************************************************% rate.

Giannis shoots (% from 5 – 23 feet. LeBron shoots 51% in the same range.

Tack on the fact that LeBron’s (% free throw shooting is better than Giannis’) %, and it’s clear that the King has a better shooting touch than his rival on the Bucks.

3) Surprising Parity on Defense

Giannis is no doubt a better defender than LeBron. This

shouldbe the trump card that shows Giannis’ value skyrocketing past LeBron’s.

But not this year.

LeBron is proving that he’s still a highly capable defender,

another astonishing feat for the – year-old.)

Both players rank in the top 20 in defensive win shares, with Giannis 5th and LeBron 35 th.

Giannis has led Milwaukee to a league-best defensive rating; LeBron’s Lakers are tied for third.

Conclusion: Giannis Has Next, But LeBron Has Now

LeBron James is a better passer and shooter than Giannis. He’s also still a highly capable defender, even if he’s no longer on the level of the Greek Freak.

Until he proves otherwise, teams have the ability to shut down Giannis in the playoffs. And unless something suddenly changes, they do not have the ability to shut down LeBron and his elite playmaking.

While Giannis is nipping at his heels, and (may even make a title run this year,the edge still goes to the alien in purple and gold.

This article was edited by Josiah Wilmoth****************

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