Kobe Discussion: shark swimming / #prayforthesharks (664)

DJ-RaZ-Q#24 wrote:

The first minute gives me chills ... i'm really gonna miss this guys when he's retired.

kenzo wrote:

fkmikebrown wrote:

BicepKiss wrote:

CaCHooKa Man wrote:

Reverse that and add a "DEAL WITH IT" and we've got some grade A troll bait for when Kobe clowns on the other team.

Give it up for the .gif Master

Battle Tested20 wrote:

kenzo wrote:

fkmikebrown wrote:

BicepKiss wrote:

CaCHooKa Man wrote:

Reverse that and add a "DEAL WITH IT" and we've got some grade A troll bait for when Kobe clowns on the other team.

Give it up for the .gif Master

kblo247 wrote:
Hakeem, Magic, Michael, Bill, Larry, Shaq, Tim, KG and so on. Kobe has outlasted them. He's played more minutes in the season and playoffs. He's been asked to be the main facilitator, scorer, and defender on his teams, unlike them because of roster ineptitude.

His peers at his position a decade ago were AI, T-Mac, Vince, Ray, Rip, Manu, and later on Wade yet most are out the league or greatly reduced role guys. Kobe however has had the longest prime of any wing player in history

Kobes longevity even if he retired tomorrow can only compare to Malone and Kareem, because statistically no perimeter player has ever had such an extended prime, some have had higher peaks, but not been 25-5-5 for a decade without their minutes protected or responsibilities greatly reduced. Fact is he's truly special, a pride to have in a Laker uni, whether you like him or not personally because you know he gives his all to the job even in the offseason and always has.

Juronimo wrote:Anyone have a picture of Kobe fist bumping The Captain from Friday night's came?

XXIV wrote:A post I came across on another board, really does make you appreciate Kobe Bryant even more:

kblo247 wrote:
Hakeem, Magic, Michael, Bill, Larry, Shaq, Tim, KG and so on. Kobe has outlasted them. He's played more minutes in the season and playoffs. He's been asked to be the main facilitator, scorer, and defender on his teams, unlike them because of roster ineptitude.

His peers at his position a decade ago were AI, T-Mac, Vince, Ray, Rip, Manu, and later on Wade yet most are out the league or greatly reduced role guys. Kobe however has had the longest prime of any wing player in history

Kobes longevity even if he retired tomorrow can only compare to Malone and Kareem, because statistically no perimeter player has ever had such an extended prime, some have had higher peaks, but not been 25-5-5 for a decade without their minutes protected or responsibilities greatly reduced. Fact is he's truly special, a pride to have in a Laker uni, whether you like him or not personally because you know he gives his all to the job even in the offseason and always has.

LakerLegacy24 wrote:

Juronimo wrote:Anyone have a picture of Kobe fist bumping The Captain from Friday night's came?

Awesome moment!

jayy_zee wrote:amazing that this thread is only 384 pages and created almost 4 years ago but the dwight howard thread is over 700 pages and was created last year. lol

Jazzygirl205 wrote:I don't know why LeBron has to always be the "consideration" and front runner just because, even if another player ends up having a similar season he's still always considered the front runner or it's always his to lose for some reason. It's like everyone else doesn't even exist. LeBron is more popular amongst coaches as well as fans because obviously he's the best player in the league, but I don't think approaching awards with favoritism is fair to the other players. I don't see why Kobe can't win it if the Lakers have a successful season with one of the best records and Kobe still being able to perform like he has. Also Kobe doesn't have to expend so much energy as he used to so that means a little less margin for error this season. I just hope he stays focus and continues to play like he's been playing. I don't understand why he just has one GAWD DARN MVP anyway stuff doesn't make any sense, the MVP award is like this mystical offering these days, no one ever knows how it's gonna be won or why it's gonna be won but it'll be won.

lakerzkb8 wrote:

Jazzygirl205 wrote:I don't know why LeBron has to always be the "consideration" and front runner just because, even if another player ends up having a similar season he's still always considered the front runner or it's always his to lose for some reason. It's like everyone else doesn't even exist. LeBron is more popular amongst coaches as well as fans because obviously he's the best player in the league, but I don't think approaching awards with favoritism is fair to the other players. I don't see why Kobe can't win it if the Lakers have a successful season with one of the best records and Kobe still being able to perform like he has. Also Kobe doesn't have to expend so much energy as he used to so that means a little less margin for error this season. I just hope he stays focus and continues to play like he's been playing. I don't understand why he just has one GAWD DARN MVP anyway stuff doesn't make any sense, the MVP award is like this mystical offering these days, no one ever knows how it's gonna be won or why it's gonna be won but it'll be won.

It's because he's the best player in the league, putting up the best stats, and his teams are consistently on top of the Eastern conference. He's efficient too. If he went 4 games shooting below 50% it would be news. Kobe needs to put up 25-5-5 on 50+ shooting, and get that #1 seed then he should get the MVP. The West is tougher then the East.