Kobe Bryant Discussion: Mamba Out!

I've been saying it a heck of a lot longer than Perkins.

 

One thing that irks me about fanbases is when bias surpasses facts.

Durant is a more efficient scorer shooting the ball in a larger aspect of scoring than Kobe was. Kobe had a killer midrange game but Durant is more efficient in the midrange game. Durant is more efficient shooting FT's, the three ball, and just about everywhere on the court. Kobe might be the more skilled scorer but Durant is the more lethal one because there is really nothing you can do when Durant decides he wants to shoot over you. Kobe wasn't shooting over players. His skill with the ball and footwork allowed him to outwork his opponent. Durant doesn't have to outwork them. He's 7 foot. When he pulls up for a shot, it's rare it will get blocked unless the player is specifically in reach before Durant is shooting the ball. I can't believe people refuse to accept that you can be a Lakers fan but also acknowledge that there are players who can be better in some aspects of the game. Kobe is a better player than Durant because of his work ethic, mentality, defense, and overall game. But me saying Durant is a more lethal scorer doesn't in any way put Durant above Kobe so I am not sure why you feel the need to think otherwise. Come and prove your case... You said Kobe's was better... shooting metrics show KD was more efficient. Which part of better are you implying in this case? The difference betwen Kobe/KD killing teams is largely based on how many shots one takes. Durant was less selfish with the ball so it was rare for him to ever take the same amount of shots Kobe did. I'm really not sure what evidence you have but I will await a response.

 

Yeah but you also said you hated LeBron two years ago but became one of the bigger LeBron fanboys here when he signed so it works both ways.

 

I did. But that has nothing to do with what I have maintained for years about Kobe. And with LeBron it is because he has been a perfect citizen here without all the things about him so many of us used to hate in the past.

 

I love how you didn't really answer the question. Presumably, because you can't. Now you're questioning whether or not I watch the games. AKA, resorting to factors that can't be proven. Do you watch the games? Come back to me when you have a response in which I can work with. Otherwise, just keep being biased.

 

Let’s hug it out.

 

KB > KD

Nuff said

 

Sigh... Maybe reading is difficult these days.

1) What does KD or others saying something about Kobe have to do with anything I've stated? It doesn't. You're just reaching for help.

2) I never stated that stats tell the full story. But they do tell something and that something is that Durant is simply more efficient and IMO, more lethal because he is 7 ft tall and shoots as good as anyone we have ever seen.

3) Not on Kobe's level but you won't explain how. You have added nothing but personal opinions (which I am entitled to). It just so happens that we're in a Lakers forum so you think anyone who is saying X is better than Lakers player is biased when all of us are NBA fans first and Lakers fans second.

Here's the real answer:

1) I've stated that Kobe is as talented as Jordan and maybe more.
2) I've stated that Kobe is better than Durant.
3) I've stated that Kobe P4P is right up there with anyone as a scorer.
4) I've stated that Kobe is a top-five NBA player.

I state that IMO, Durant is a more lethal scorer and you're claiming I didn't watch Kobe play? Gtfo. It's perfectly fine for another player to do something better. Don't be emotional, please.

 

BBP, sometimes you just aren't all that likable. Not sure if it's the tone of your words, the condencension, or the content. Either way, I skip most of what you write because I don't need the negativity in my life. I don't say that to be rude, but it kind of is what it is at this point.

 

Thanks. I wasn't planning on sticking around any longer anyways. Tough to be a new user here when it seems other opinions of the contrary are not accepted. Tip for new user: Don't have an opinion.

 

and don't be an arse

 

I've been gone for 3 months and I see nothings changed.

 

and thats cause nothing has happened

 

Kobe dying f***ing sucks. The end.