Screen grabs don't lie: Derrick Rose vs. LeBron James in the clutch

Good times.

March 5, 2012 at 8:43PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Second screen grab (photo link to video): Derrick Rose encountering a very similar double-team against Philadelphia in Sunday's game, blowing past it and making a tough shot to cement his team's victory. Yes, the Bulls were up by two at the time, but it was still a somewhat similar situation to ...

First screen grab (photo link to video): LeBron James passing out of a double-team Friday night against Utah instead of trying a game-winning shot. The Heat ended up losing when Udonis Haslem -- in the midst of an awful shooting season -- bricked a shot.

We're not saying every situation calls for the same play. We're not saying Haslem couldn't have made the shot (and he's certainly a better offensive option than Joakim Noah, who was with Rose), nor are we saying Rose always makes his. But we'll take a tough shot from a superstar any day. Rose isn't afraid to take it. Can you say the same about LeBron?

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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