Note: The following data began in the 2005-06 season and ended in the 50th regular season before the Cavaliers and Nuggets All-Stars this season.
Comparison 1: Shooting Choice
James
Jump shot: attack rate (64%), hit rate (42.7%), assist rate (27%), blocked shot rate (12%), score (12.3).
Close to the basket: attack rate (29%), hit rate (63.8%), assist rate (30%), blocked shot rate (8%) and score (8.3).
Dunk: attack rate (6%), hit rate (95.7%), assist rate (67%), block rate (1%) and score (2.7).
Supplement: attack rate (1%), hit rate (28.6%), assist rate (0%), blocked shot rate (0%) and score (0. 1).
Insider score: attack rate (36%), hit rate (68.7%), assist rate (39%) and blocked shot rate (7%) (11).
Anthony
Jump shot: attack rate (53%), hit rate (34.8%), assist rate (63%), blocked shot rate (3%), score (7. 1).
Close to the basket: attack rate (35%), hit rate (50.7%), assist rate (57%), blocked shot rate (20%) and score (6.8).
Dunk: attack rate (1 1%), hit rate (97.3%), assist rate (79%), blocked shot rate (0%) and score (4.2)
Supplement: attack rate (1%), hit rate (0%), assist rate (0%), blocked shot rate (0%) and score (0.0)
Insider score: attack rate (47%), hit rate (6 1.3%), assist rate (65%), blocked shot rate (15%) and score (1.0).
Note: The score near the basket refers to layup, pick under the basket, hook and inside shot, and jump shot includes three-point long shot. Insider scores include approaching the basket, dunking and making up the basket.
Anthony and James are both small forwards (James played a point guard for a while in 2003-04). Anthony is 2.03m tall and weighs 104kg, which is official data. In fact, Anthony sweated in the gym at the beginning of this season, and now he weighs only about 100kg. James is also 2.03 meters tall and weighs 109 kg. He is recognized as the strongest forward swingman. When they stood together, Anthony obviously felt "thin". James's 100-meter speed can reach 10.6 second. In the competition, he is as smooth as a shoe, and often he can throw his opponent 3 or 4 meters away with a turn. Anthony has good athletic ability and flexibility, but his speed is not like other top NBA stars. His cut is usually not a lightning first step, but a solid hard cut of dribbling, so he often can't get rid of the defender behind him. Usually, he must use his flexibility and ability to stay in the air to collide with the defender in the restricted area, and then shoot with a pull rod or score with his right hand with a low hand or a big pick. The difficulty can be imagined. Compared with the data in No.1 Middle School, Anthony, who is at a disadvantage in body and speed, actually finished 47% of the inside shots, while James, who is stronger and faster, is more keen on jump shots, and the inside score is only 36% of his 1 157 shots this season. This is mainly determined by two ways of playing. Anthony belongs to the frivolous school. He is good at showing his wild side incisively and vividly, and prefers to entertain and entertain fans and create the atmosphere of the stadium. The first choice of attacking with the ball is often to break into the inside line and dunk on the opponent's head like a bolt from the blue. In his first season in the NBA, Anthony dunked 12 1, ranking fourth in the league, far better than James, who ranked 19. James belongs to the precocious school in attack, and prefers to end the battle with a clean jump shot. Unless the opportunity is excellent, he won't jump into the basket rashly, and he won't show jumping and dunking for no reason. There is no difference between the two styles of play, and the value is also 2 points. Too many inside breakthroughs are easy to get hurt. Numerous injuries on Kobe Bryant's shoulder, McGrady's back and Iverson's body are the best proof. And Anthony's action of attacking the opponent's basket with his youth can effectively hit the opponent's morale, stimulate the team's fighting spirit and mobilize the audience's enthusiasm. James's style of play is indeed more mature, but it is a pity and sorrow for the audience who bought the tickets. Sometimes being too sophisticated beyond his age is often a kind of sophistication. After all, James is only 265,438+0 years old, and those wonderful performances full of vigor can make people feel the power of youth. Moreover, according to the pitcher's standard, James' 42.7% jump shot percentage is not satisfactory at most, and his hand flexibility is not very good when shooting, which obviously affects the shooting percentage. In addition, he did not reach a certain height in the choice of shooting opportunities. Up to 80% of Kobe's shots this season come from jump shots, but his jump shot percentage has reached 48%, so Kobe has the capital to kill the enemy with omnipresent precision projection, and James is obviously a little short. Always clinging to the simple scoring method will make the "little emperor" less and less competitive, and the unsatisfactory shooting percentage will gradually make him lack the necessary lethality.
Comparison 2: Rebounding ability
James
The number of steals in the frontcourt rebounds (40) (20 17) and the success rate of steals (2%)
Backcourt rebounds (309 times), steals (2002 times) and success rate of steals (15.4%)
Anthony
The number of rebounds in the frontcourt (92) (18 14) and the success rate (5. 1%).
Backcourt rebounds (185) steals times (1865) steals success rate (9.9%)
Anthony's average rebounds this season (5.3) is lower than James's (6.5), but Melon seems to be very experienced in rebounding in the frontcourt, averaging 1.8 rebounds, which is 0.8 higher than James's. Throughout his career, Anthony's frontcourt rebounds (2.0) are also better than James's (1.2). And Anthony averaged 2.3 frontcourt rebounds in nine playoff games. This shows from one side that Anthony's playing style is even more fearless. He is not afraid of hand-to-hand combat with those 7-foot-tall strong men in the basket. James seems to have scruples in this regard. Judging from his 20 17 fights, the success rate is only 2%. James has a sense of fighting but lacks the necessary skills, or is not firm and brave enough in spirit. James's rebound in the backcourt is obviously better than Anthony's, and his success rate is far ahead. This shows that James can execute the team's defensive tactics better than Anthony, and his card position is more accurate and his judgment is good. On the whole, Anthony played passionately and James played steadily.
Comparison 3: Free throws and the ability to get fouls
James
Free throws (368) Free throws (497) Hit rate (74%)48-minute free throws (1.4) 48-minute free throws (8.4) Total number of attacks (1342) Fouls (21.
Anthony
Number of free throws (4 10), number of free throws (5 17), hit rate (79.3%), number of free throws in 48 minutes (13), number of free throws scored in 48 minutes (10.3) and total number of attacks.
Note: The total number of attacks is not equal to the number of shots. The total number of attacks includes foul shots, but foul shots are not included in my shots.
Inducing an opponent to make a foul and get a free throw opportunity is not only to score 2 points, but also to destroy the opponent's defense system, because once a few fouls are made, even the best defender will be timid. Comparison 3 shows that James and Anthony are neck and neck in foul rate. However, it should be noted that James has more offensive opportunities 142 times than Anthony, but only more fouls 16 times than Anthony, and lags behind Anthony in the number of free throws, the number of free throws in 48 minutes and the score of free throws in 48 minutes. The reason for this difference is that, as mentioned above, Anthony prefers to ride alone into the penalty area, while James is more focused on the jump shot outside the penalty area. The basketball penalty area in NBA is the area where fouls are most concentrated. In contrast, there are far fewer fouls outside the penalty area. In addition, Anthony has added more and more fake moves in this season's competition. For close-fitting defense, he can usually make three or four fake moves continuously by using the rotation of his footsteps and the swing of his upper limbs without jumping. With luck, it is common to play two plus one. Even if the ball fails to score, you can get two free throws. On the other hand, James is somewhat dismissive of this slightly deceptive technology. Under normal circumstances, he usually uses a fast start and a strong body to break through, with little or no fake movements. This way is more intuitive, but it doesn't help much to get free throws. In the NBA, whenever the game enters the last minute, especially when the score is in a stalemate, one or two free throw opportunities obtained by tricking opponents into committing a foul can often determine the outcome of the whole game. Michael Jordan in the 1990s and Kobe Bryant now are masters here. This is because once you enter the decisive stage, your opponent can't give you too much space to easily complete a jump shot. When you have speed and physical advantages, scoring inside is the best choice. In addition, most superstars will get "preferential treatment" from the referee. As long as people like Jordan or Kobe dare to rush into the inside, even if they don't make any shooting moves, the referee will not hesitate to blow the whistle, which has nothing to do with the "black whistle" and is an instinct of human beings. James is the hottest supernova in the NBA at present, and he is in excellent physical condition, but he lacks the desire to score at the basket, and at the same time, he is unwilling to use some tricks. This weakened his aggressiveness to a certain extent, and also wasted the prestige given to him by fans and the talent given to him by God. In addition, it should be emphasized that James' free throw percentage is 74%, which is by no means an excellent figure. In the 2004-05 season, the NBA's average free throw percentage was 75.6%, in other words, James' free throw level has not reached the passing line. Kobe Bryant is the best swingman in the NBA at present. His free throw percentage is 85%, McGrady is close to 80%, and Anthony's percentage is 79.3%. If the free throw percentage is not ideal, the opponent will be unscrupulous when he fouls. More importantly, a free throw can often influence the direction of the whole game. On June 65438+ 10/3, 2006, the Cavaliers played against the Lakers. James missed an equaliser free throw 5.2 seconds before the end and finally had to hand over the victory by one point. Improving the accuracy of free throws is James' top priority at present.
Contrast 4: Passing ability
James
Three-point assists (95) jump shot assists (105) basket assists (74) slam dunk assists (53) total assists (327) assists/passing errors ratio (4.7) 48 minutes assists (7.5) passing errors (69)
Anthony
Three-point assists (24) jumper assists (52) basket assists (45) dunk assists (20) total assists (14 1) assist/pass error ratio (3.8) 48 minutes assists (3.5) pass errors (37)
If James really has something higher than Anthony, then passing the ball should be the first. "Little Emperor" can send 6.5 assists to his teammates in every game in his career, and "Melon" has only 2.7 assists, which is not a grade at all. Undeniably, James, who has not been baptized in college basketball, has quite exquisite passing skills, and his passing movements are smart and elegant, which will give people a feeling of lightness and elegance. What's more commendable is that in today's NBA with strong self-esteem, James, as the representative of a new generation of stars, passes the ball very selflessly and reasonably. When you meet an opportunity on the court, you choose to pass the ball at the first time and never fight alone. As long as your teammates are in one position, you can basically get the ball, and the timing, speed and height of passing the ball are almost impeccable. This is also one of the reasons why James is highly respected by new and old coaches in the league. He is a rare team player, and he will take into account the interests of his teammates while ensuring his own score, which also makes his core position in the team more stable. Anthony Gui was born in MOP in the finals, but his passing is not flattering. Many times, "Melon" prefers individual singles instead of passing the ball. In addition, his passing skills are not good enough, and he feels a little stiff, not very soft, and the passing time is not mature. As far as passing the ball is concerned, Anthony really needs to ask James for advice. Of course, James' passing is not perfect. His lack of good judgment on the game situation is one of his weaknesses, and his handling of passing in the face of double-team is still insufficient, which is also the reason for his 69 passing mistakes.
Comparison 5: Critical moment ability
James's last-minute shooting timing
Time period 0- 10: attack rate (26%), hit rate (64.3%), assist rate (25%), blocked shot rate (7%) and score (0.6).
Time period 1 1- 15: attack rate (20%), hit rate (68.2%), assist rate (29%), blocked shot rate (0%) and score (0.5).
Time period 16-20: attack rate (4 1%), hit rate (45.5%), assist rate (1 1%), blocked shot rate (14%) and score (0.7).
Time period 2 1+: attack rate (13%), hit rate (50%), assist rate (33%), blocked shot rate (0%) and score (0.2)
The last moment: attack rate (54%), hit rate (46.6%), assist rate (17%), blocked shot rate (10%) and score (0.9).
Anthony's last-minute shooting timing
Time period 0- 10: attack rate (36%) hit rate (50%) assist rate (90%) blocked shot rate (5%) score (0.8)
Time period 1 1- 15: attack rate (26%), hit rate (40%), assist rate (83%), blocked shot rate (13%) and score (0.4).
Time period 16-20: attack rate (26%), hit rate (33.3%), assist rate (40%), blocked shot rate (13%) and score (0.4).
Time period 2 1+: attack rate (12%), hit rate (42.9%), assist rate (100%), blocked shot rate (0%) and score (0.2).
The last moment: attack rate (38%), hit rate (36.4%), assist rate (63%), blocked shot rate (9%) and score (0.6)
Note: the critical moment refers to the last five minutes of the fourth quarter and the time of overtime, and the difference between the two sides is less than five points. The last moment refers to the interval from 16 seconds to 24 seconds in an attack.
The most important difference between a superstar and an ordinary star is whether he can control Gan Kun himself at a critical moment. James has been well received since he joined the NBA, but there have been some criticisms recently, the most prominent of which is that "Little Emperor" seems to have a soft spot in the fourth quarter, which is not groundless. In the game in February, James misfired in the fourth quarter many times. February 12, against Warriors, scored 33 points but only 2 points in the fourth quarter. February 1 1, the wizards scored 2 points in the fourth quarter. On February 5, the 76 ers scored 7 points, and on February 3, the Heat scored 2 points. The Cavaliers lost all four games without exception. A series of bitter criticisms of "lack of responsibility and courage to carry heavy burdens" made the "little emperor" tireless, but he was helpless. In fact, these criticisms are somewhat exaggerated. Generally, when the game comes to a critical moment, the team will adopt relatively fixed tactics. In an attack, tactics will move first and then pass. Once the cutting line is blocked, give it to the core player, who will ride the savior alone at the last moment of the 24-second attack time. Comparing the five, we can see that 54% of James' shots were completed in the time period of 16-24 seconds, and his shooting percentage reached 46.6%, higher than Anthony's. What James is really inferior to Anthony is his last shot. The last shot has always been the patent of a team's ace star, which is the most direct embodiment of technical stability and psychological maturity. Of course, there is still some luck. Jordan admitted that he missed at least 26 shots. And this kind of opportunity to seal the throat with one sword is rare. Iverson waited eight years before he got the first chance to kill Kun with one goal. However, for a player who is determined to travel thousands of miles, once the opportunity appears in front of him, it depends on his own efforts. Anthony performed four times in his two-and-a-half-year career and twice this season. Among them, 65438+ 10 month 10 overtime "blood killing" the sun is a classic. In this regard, "Little Emperor" James still has a record of "zero", which is somewhat inconsistent with his status today.
The reason why the difference is so great is not technology, but psychology. This is not to say that James has poor psychological quality, but that the "little emperor" is cautious and even tired of fame. When dealing with the opportunity of final decision, he will inevitably be swayed by considerations of gain and loss. Many times, he prefers to attract opponents to double-team, and then let his teammates finish the last shot by passing the ball. There is nothing wrong with this method. Jordan also assisted Cole in the sixth game of the 1997 finals, and the latter finished winning or losing shots. However, if you always hand over the heavy responsibility to your teammates, even if this kind of play is reasonable, it is inevitable that there will be suspicion of shirking. Anthony's playing style is passion and courage, and he doesn't care much about the media's evaluation of him. This made him more decisive and did not hesitate at the last shot. Moreover, in this season's game, Anthony hit 87.3% (55/63) of free throws at the crucial moment, and the foul rate of deceiving opponents reached 28.4%. This is an excellent number in the league. James hit only 68.4% of free throws at the crucial moment, and the foul rate of deceiving opponents was 18.2%, both of which were behind Anthony. It can be seen that James' psychology at the critical moment is not stable compared with Anthony's.
Contrast 6: Defense
James: OPP( 12.5)
Anthony: OPP( 15.3)
Note: The opposing player defended by OPP scored an average of 48 minutes.
"Every game, only the players he defended scored 8. 1 per game, limiting their shooting times to 9.2 times and shooting percentage to 42.6%." This set of data was collected by Pacers coach Carlyle in the 2003-04 season and sent to NBA headquarters as a certificate to encourage his team's disciples to be elected as the best defensive player. The owner of the data is Artest. Although Artest has left the Pacers now, this defensive statistical method created by Carlisle in those years has been kept as a standard to measure the defensive level of this 1-3 player. Because in the past, you can judge the defense quality of players at position 4 or 5 by averaging blocks and rebounds per game. However, there is no convincing data for the players with 1-3. Stealing can be used as a reference, but in the history of NBA, except Payton in 1996, no stealing king has been elected as the best defensive player. Iverson ranked first in the steal list for four times, but he was not selected into the first defensive team once, which shows that the steal ability is not enough to explain the defensive level of a small forward or shooting guard.
Before comparing James and Anthony's defense, let's take a look at the opp value of defense experts recognized by the league. The Pistons' Prince opp is 1 1.5, the Spurs' Bowen is 12.4, and Artest is 14. 1 (The above 8. 1 is calculated by Carlisle, which has a certain moisture content and is not based on 48 minutes. Compared with these defense experts, the opp values of James and Anthony seem to be quite good. Have their defensive ability reached the first-class level in the league? In fact, Prince is the team's first defensive player, and he is usually a defensive scoring master in the opponent's position 1-3. At present, most of the top scoring players in the NBA are concentrated in the No.2 or No.3 position. James and Anthony will not be the first choice for Cavaliers and Nuggets to defend. On the one hand, they will consume offensive energy, on the other hand, their defensive level is really insufficient to prevent super scorers like Kobe or McGrady. Therefore, even if James' OPP is 12.5, which is not much different from Prince's, in fact, the difference of their defensive objects determines that their defensive level cannot be compared.
Aside from Prince and others, let's go back to the question of the comparison between James and Anthony. In defense, James has a unique advantage over Anthony. He is strong, fast and quick-witted, with a wingspan of 2. 10 meters. However, defense is not just about talent. There is no denying that James' defense is not mature without college basketball experience (which is also a common problem of high school students). Kobe Bryant and McGrady reached today's defensive level through hard training after joining the NBA for several years. James is not outstanding in reading the opponent's running position and predicting the opponent's attack route. Although he steals a lot, most of them are gambling steals, lacking accurate judgment, and it is easy to lose his position and be broken. But what is commendable is that the "little emperor" has a very positive defensive attitude, never deliberately avoids defense, and attaches great importance to learning. After all, if you want to master the steady defensive footwork correctly and judge the excellent interception in time, you must exchange your youth for defensive experience.
Compared with James, Anthony has some shortcomings in defensive physical conditions. His speed is not very fast, and sometimes he can't keep up with the fast and short players of the other side. Syracuse University usually guards the 2-3 zone defense at half-time, so Anthony's problem is not obvious and has not attracted enough attention from the coach and himself. In addition, Anthony seems to pay little attention to defense in consciousness and determination. When playing with scoring experts such as Kobe Bryant, he prefers to solve problems with soaring points rather than using defense to contain the opponent's attack. Defense is often a matter of attitude. James's technique is not mature enough, but he will spare no effort in every defense. Anthony is full of passion in attack, but a little lifeless in defense, lacking a strong belief in winning. Especially after rotation and transposition, it is always not enough to take the initiative to fill the position, and it is common to miss people. Anthony's offensive ability and defensive ability are not in direct proportion, which will greatly limit his promotion space. Because a really good player can not only score on anyone's head, but also never let anyone hit the ball in front of him. They regard their opponents' scoring as a shame and failure, and they can't tolerate such failure.
Contrast 7: Impact on the team
James: On the court (+5. 1), off the court (-12.9), online (+18).
Anthony: On-court (-0.9), off-court (+5.3), net (-6.2).
Note: The field is the overall score of the team when the player is on the field (for example, if James is on the field, the Cavaliers will get 5.438+0 more points).
Off-court is the overall score of the team when the player is not on the court.
Subtract the net income from the off-site.
As we all know, the selection of the most valuable player in the NBA every year is nothing more than referring to two criteria-player personal data and team record. This is the most commonly used standard for us to evaluate a player. But in fact, it is often impossible to directly quantify the actual value and influence of each player on the team. Because although it is the simplest way to measure by technical data such as scores, rebounds and assists, these figures often blind our eyes. The NBA has always had a * * * knowledge: Give any player enough playing time and shooting opportunities, and he can give you 20 points. Therefore, scoring, rebounding and assisting alone are not necessary criteria for evaluating a good player. Really good players lead the team to victory. The best players are those who can immediately change the game situation after playing. They may not win more than ten points or rebounds immediately, but their existence is the real dominant factor affecting the direction of the game and the real backbone of the team. When they play or leave, the team is completely different immediately.
The data of comparison 7 shows that James' net worth is+18, ranking first in the league in the middle of the 2005-06 season. Those leaders who are recognized by people, such as Duncan, Nash, +6. 1, Iverson and Kobe are +7.6 and +8.8 respectively, and Garnett is+1 1. The highest net worth last season was Duncan, which was+16.6. This shows the importance of James to the knight. Now the whole offensive and defensive system of the Cavaliers is centered on James. "Little Emperor" has become the tactical axis of the knights on the court. He is the best executor of the coach's tactical arrangement, but he also has the freedom to change the tactical setting. James can have such a high position in a short time because of his strength. As mentioned above, "Little Emperor" is an excellent team player. He can use his running position to create opportunities for his teammates, thus effectively combining the whole team.
You will be surprised to see Anthony's net worth. Does "melon" have a completely negative effect on the attack and defense of Nuggets? Anthony broke out this season, partly because Carl's autonomy in attack gave him a lot of freedom. As mentioned earlier, Anthony's passing ability is weak. Many times, he is more like a lone ranger on the court than a leading brother who always answers questions. Born in North Carolina, Carl has a tight defense and a more offensive style. Accommodate Anthony, first, because the team's top management gave him instructions, and second, because he didn't want to waste the offensive talent of Melon. In Anthony's absence, the Nuggets' play is Carl's best and favorite, so the Nuggets' attack is sharper at this time. In addition, Anthony's lack of defense also weakened his influence on the team, and his defensive attitude was somewhat negative, especially in making up the position. Moreover, the defensive core of Karl's tactics is inside, which further reduces the role of "melon" on the team.
After reading the comparison of net worth, most people will ask this question: Since Anthony doesn't have James' absolute influence on the team, why did the Nuggets enter the playoffs for two consecutive years after Anthony's arrival, but the Cavaliers still can't? What needs to be explained here is that the net worth represents the influence of a player on the team, but this influence does not determine the team's record. In other words, a player with a very high net worth is indispensable to a team. With him, he may not be able to reach the sky in one step, but without him, he is thousands of miles away. For example, in the 2004-05 season, Brand and Marbury ranked sixth and seventh respectively in the league, reaching 14.7 and 12.0 respectively. But last season, the Clippers and Knicks were both veritable weak teams, but without Brand and Marbury, the Clippers and Knicks would only be worse.
Before the arrival of James and Anthony, the Cavaliers and Nuggets were really "peerless masters". In the 2002-03 season, only 17 wins and 65 losses were recorded, which was also excessive, but for different reasons. The Cavaliers' offense was ok, and the defense was in a mess, averaging points 10 1.2 points. This is mainly because the Cavaliers are too young and inexperienced, but this is not something James, who is good at attacking, can solve. The Nuggets' problem is offense, averaging only 84.2 points per game, ranking first in the league. They lack a stable and sustained firepower, and Anthony, who has extremely mature offensive skills, is just what they need. Moreover, in the 2002-03 season, the Nuggets lacked the necessary organization and systematic tactics, so they bought Andre Miller to make their attack no longer chaotic and orderly. So although the whole team is up and down, the Nuggets went from thunder to sky after getting Anthony, and the Cavaliers still have to continue to explore after getting James. However, this season they have found the right direction. With the joining of Hughes and other reinforcements, Mike Brown also established a defensive-oriented tactical system, and the Cavaliers saw the dawn of the playoffs.
At the end of the article, having said so much, it seems that it is time to draw a conclusion. But unfortunately, we can't see who is better, James or Anthony. The above data show that both have their own strengths and are in the middle. And they have only played professional basketball for less than three years. If all goes well, the NBA still has at least 10 years to go, and there are still many uncertainties. For example, James hasn't played the playoffs yet, and he won't know until he is tempered in the fire of the playoffs. For example, the Nuggets, from the boss to the coach, all say that Anthony will be the leader of the team. Anthony is also trying to improve his own shortcomings. This season's performance has reached a new height, and the future is limitless. The war between two people has just begun, and the so-called high and low will change in a blink of an eye. The only thing that won't change may be these two ambitious teenagers and the burning passion of not fade away in the air.