LeBron James vs. Derek Rose

Author's Note: This is a piece where I am Contradicting another persons opinion about who is the better NBA player.

Who is the better NBA player? LeBron James or Derek Rose? In many minds including my own I feel LeBron is the better player. LeBron is a multi-MVP winner, as Derek Rose won his first MVP last season. Even though he might have deserved more he still only won one. Now both players have very high caliber talent levels, but the Miami Heat need LeBron's talent more.

I feel LeBron is better because he is a better shooter. Sure they say he is not "clutch" in the forth quarter, but you also have to look at what he has done in the first 3 quarters. Derek just learned how to shoot. His whole game was attacking the hoop and causing the defense to make a play. When he drives he could go all the way to the rim or he could kick the ball out to his 47% three point shooter Kyle Korver to knock down a shot. Even though Derek has learned to shoot he's still not consistent he's not a "respectable" shooter like LeBron.

I also feel LeBron is better because of the record. When LeBron is on the floor the Heat win 55 more percent of their games. The record for the Bulls overall is 46-15. When they don't have the reigning MVP their record is 15-7. That record is still plenty above .500 where if they played enough games the Bulls would make the playoffs even without Derek Rose. If the Heat lost LeBron they would also make the playoffs because of their other All-star Dwyane Wade, but they would be eliminated within the first round because of their record against good teams on the road.

Now who is the better player? According to many sources and my own opinion I believe LeBron James is better. Both players will end up being the face of their franchise if they aren't already, but one will play the game longer.