It is often debated on whether or not LeBron James qualifies as a “clutch” player. Today, we give a full breakdown of what it means to be clutch.
The clutch factor: Often seen as the most important attributes a player can have, it is commonly debated on what players actually have the ability to be clutch. If you ask Skip Bayless, being clutch is the only thing that matters when discussing the talent level of a player.
Being clutch is what separates the good from the great. Take a look at any NBA legend, those players have clutch moments scattered all throughout their careers. These clutch moments are what define the legacy of a player. You either have the clutch gene or you don’t, it’s that simple.
So that begs the question that many have been arguing for years, is LeBron James a clutch player? The majority of fans will tell you no, LeBron James is not clutch. James is often referred to as the worst performing legend when it comes to fourth quarters.
However, today we are going to look deep into what it means to be clutch and whether or not LeBron has the clutch gene in him.