Kobe Bryant's averages in PTS and FG % during the Finals in his career. As you can see, he's done very well when the going get tough. He's also shown to be clutch and a great performer during the Finals.

Awesome stats. Thanks to Lakers.com for providing these.

Without a doubt, the most overrated player ever.

Pacers - 15.6 Pts, 36 FG %

76ers - 24.6 Pts, 42 FG %

Nets - 26.8 Pts, 51 FG %

Pistons - 22.6 Pts, 37 FG %

Celtics - 26.4 Pts, 42 FG %

Surprised this fact hasn't been brought up by the national media.

Strange how not one of the reporters have asked Kobe why his shooting percentage and production are dramatically lower than his regular season stats.

So Bryant being a big game performer is more than fallacy. It's the absolute truth.

Need a reminder? Just rethink yesterday's game. This is the Lakers season on the line. The biggest game of the year. The biggest game of Bryant's career (1st Finals appearance as head honcho).

What does he do?

Shoot poorly.

How can one be considered "clutch" if they don't perform on the biggest stage?

Sure nobody expects 100% success rate because that's impossible.

But LOOK AT THE STATS. Bryant's performed MISERABLY in his career in the Finals.

Those shooting percentages and drop off in production is disappointing for ANY player.

Let's alone the supposed "best player" in the game.

Look at the stats again.

Stunning, huh?

The truth may hurt but it's better to wake up before you're too deep inside the rabbit hole.

-Jeffs Aho