Baron v. Kmart

by misterbrister on Jan 10, 2008 10:20 AM PST

Need some help here. The GF and I are having an argument about who is the better player. I contend that Kmart is more valuable, due to his higher efficiency, and the fact that Baron often takes "games off". She contends that Baron is "more clutch", but concedes that this is completely inquantifiable.

Can someone back me up with some stats, PER, etc? Is it ridiculous to compare a SG with a PG?

How can I win this argument?

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Take it from an old guy -

This argument is not worth winning. Concede defeat, put on a Baron Davis mask, and make a weekend out of it.

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by section214 on Jan 10, 2008 10:50 AM PST reply actions

not what I was hoping to hear...

but funny nonetheless. Tell me... if it weren't my gf, would this argument be worth making? Am I just being a homer?

by misterbrister on Jan 10, 2008 10:59 AM PST reply actions

Baron....for now

Baron is an All-Star and has been selected to the all NBA team - and he is a game changer that wants to take the big shot. Kevin has not shown that he is that kind of player - yet. You also have to keep in mind that Baron has been around longer and is in his prime. I think Kevin can eventually be a better player.

With all that said, follow Section's advice. Better to be "wrong" and happy. It just ain't worth arguing (especially when you are talking about two such good players). We men never really "win" any argument anyway even when we do win the argument.

by Kusian on Jan 10, 2008 11:18 AM PST reply actions

hmmm

Let's put it this way. If Baron is not an injury risk, I would take Baron over Kev anyday. Baron has never made it to an All-Star game but he is, for me, an all-star/borderline all-star player. He can put a team on his shoulders. I think Kev is a Scottie Pippen type of player. We still need to look for our star player (I'm not saying Baron is MJ but Baron can be a team's star player)

by kingme on Jan 10, 2008 11:33 AM PST reply actions

All Star

I am pretty certain that Baron is a two-time All-Star. Are you saying he's been injured every time selected? I don't think so. I am pretty certain he's played in a couple of All-Star games.

I could be wrong, though. Lil' help!

by Kusian on Jan 10, 2008 11:47 AM PST up reply actions

my bad

wow, he is a 2-time all star. My mistake. I thought he was one of those players that always got snubbed. He should be an all-star this year too but I'm not sure that's going to happen with Paul's emergence

by kingme on Jan 10, 2008 8:51 PM PST up reply actions

Big Shot Baron

Kusian notes the biggest difference between the two - Davis has taken (and made) some big shots on the big stage. He's probably even at his best at those times. Martin may become that player, but he is not that player yet.

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by section214 on Jan 10, 2008 11:37 AM PST reply actions

Right Now

Baron is a far superior player at the moment, but Kevin may get there. Only time will tell.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 10, 2008 11:57 AM PST reply actions

Baron

He is a franchise player, and K-Mart doesn't compare to him yet. Maybe it isn't fair because of their different positions. But Baron will always give you the rebounds, steals and assists. K-Mart has improved his steals and rebounds, and hopefully these numbers will keep going up.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 10, 2008 12:51 PM PST reply actions