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Message: [QUOTE="tzznandrew, post: 2385885, member: 168"] Kobe made first team all-defensive teams in much the same way Derek Jeter won golden gloves: reputation. He had ceased being a great defender, and even the year he scored 35 ppg he did so pretty inefficiently. Even when you factor in his consistent drawing FTs and better 3pt%, his true shooting percentages were always below Wade's. Kobe was an inefficient gunner, and particularly ineffective in crunch time. The stats bear this out, as well. So does him throwing up all over his feet in Game 7 of the 2010 Finals. Prime Wade was a more efficient scorer. The stats suggest neither shot that well in the clutch, but I'm hanging my argument on "clutchness" on his 2006 NBA Finals. Kobe really doesn't have anything quite like that on his resume. Again, if you're giving me a career, give my Kobe. If you're giving me either at their peak, give me DWade. [/QUOTE]