Fansided

You already know Kobe Bryant supports LeBron’s shot selection

By Ian Levy

Jan 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half of the NBA game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half of the NBA game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half of the NBA game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second half of the NBA game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

LeBron James has been unbelievable through the first three games of the NBA Finals, averaging 41 points, 12 assists, and 8 rebounds a night. It’s not surprising that he’s putting the Cavs on his back, but what is surprising is the lack of efficiency.

One thing that’s made LeBron so impressive throughout his career, is how efficient he’s been while dominating the league for over a decade. But in the Finals so far, he’s shooting just 40 percent, far below his career average of 50 percent.

Even though LeBron has lead the Cavs to a unexpected 2-1 series lead, there are still some who criticize him for his poor shooting percentage. Of course, most of these people are randoms on Twitter dot com, but still. It’s ridiculous.

Of course, there’s one person who doesn’t have a problem with all the shots LeBron is taking. And you already know it’s Kobe Bryant.

I really have no idea what “can’t win a shootout with a butter knife” means, but it sounds smart.

#KobeSystem #You’reWelcome

I do know what #letitfly means, however. LeBron does as well. It’s what he’s been doing this whole series, and it’s what he should continue to do.

Tonight LeBron and the Cavs have a chance to really put the squeeze on the Warriors with a win, and if they’re going to do it, they’ll need yet another prime time performance from The King.

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