Kobe Discussion: shark swimming / #prayforthesharks (664)

odom1year wrote:Thanks Portland. You saved Lakers in another way.

Following the game, Kobe was asked about his own jersey retirement ceremony. Who would present his jersey when the time came? After pausing for a moment, Kobe responded, "I'd probably force Shaq to do it."

Doc Brown wrote:

From Elias: Kobe Bryant scored 27 points over the first three quarters, then took the fourth quarter off and watched as the Lakers took the measure of the Trail Blazers, 104-87, writing finis to Bryant's streak of scoring 30-or-more points in each of 10 consecutive games. You have to go back to 1991 to find the last NBA player who scored at least 27 points in the game that ended a single-season streak of 10-or-more games with 30-plus points; that player was Michael Jordan, who finished with 29 points to end a streak of 10 straight games scoring 30-or-more points. The Lakers don't play again until the New Year, so Kobe finished December with averages of 33.79 points, 5.57 rebounds and 4.64 assists over 14 games played. Bryant has never had a month in his NBA career, regardless of the number of games played, in which he had averages as high as those in each of those three categories.

Rooscooter wrote:That doesn't seem right..... he had a seasons in which he averaged 35.4, 5.3 and 4.5...., 31.6, 5.7 and 5.4.... and 30.0, 6.9 and 5.9.... So he never had a month in those years where he exceeded those numbers?

thkthebest wrote:

Rooscooter wrote:That doesn't seem right..... he had a seasons in which he averaged 35.4, 5.3 and 4.5...., 31.6, 5.7 and 5.4.... and 30.0, 6.9 and 5.9.... So he never had a month in those years where he exceeded those numbers?

He's had a few Decembers that are arguably better or close to it, but he's never scored as many points.

09-10: 31.3 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 5.0 apg (40.1 mpg)
06-07: 30.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 5.4 apg (40.0 mpg)
05-06: 32.0 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 4.8 apg (38.9 mpg)
04-05: 29.2 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 7.9 apg (44.9 mpg)
00-01: 32.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.9 apg (42.3 mpg)

Battle Tested20 wrote:

checkers09 wrote:

“Then out of no where, the Lakers called. They wanted me to come in and earn a spot. Once I got that call, it was made up in my mind that I’d be a Laker. I knew I was going to go in there and showcase my talent. Which I did. The very first day I was 1 on 1 partners with Kobe. And we were going at it. [Swearing is not permitted at Clublakers. You must edit this post prior to submitting.] talking…elbows were thrown. To my surprise, after that first practice Kobe went to media and spoke highly of me. Everyday I played well and practiced well. Kobe continued to mentor me along the way. The Laker fans embraced me. I just knew I was in.

Then I got a call from Leon (my agent) saying they were going to let me go. They told me I played great. The numbers on the business side just wouldn’t work. It was one of the worst phone calls I’ve ever gotten, but I was at peace because I knew I played my [Swearing is not permitted at Clublakers. You must edit this post prior to submitting.] off. I brought it every day. My motto is “control what you can control” and I did that. That didn’t matter though. Once it got released that the Lakers let me go, the people thought it was due to my game. People had jokes. People wrote me off. It was embarrassing. However, I took positives away from my month with the Lakers too.

I developed a relationship with Kobe Bryant. He showed me how to be a pro. He showed me real work ethic. Playing against him everyday made me so much of a better player. He understood me. He understood that its a difference in having a bad attitude and being competitive and wanting to win every drill/game. One night after a game and we were in the showers and he told me ‘you have no other choice. You were put here to be basketball player. You have to fight until you’re one of them boys. You’re too talented. I played behind mfers that I was better than up until my third year but I KNEW I would be who I am today then. I work too hard not to break through.’

That stuck with me. So I appreciate the opportunity the Lakers gave me. I looked at that month with the Lakers as an internship under Bean. I gained knowledge that I couldn’t have gotten any other way. That’s what I took from that situation. It’s all about how you respond when times are rough.”

—Chris Douglas-Roberts on his short stint with the Lakers and as he calls it, his “internship under Bean”

Do you have a link for this? I want to bookmark it. thx

Rooscooter wrote:

Doc Brown wrote:

From Elias: Kobe Bryant scored 27 points over the first three quarters, then took the fourth quarter off and watched as the Lakers took the measure of the Trail Blazers, 104-87, writing finis to Bryant's streak of scoring 30-or-more points in each of 10 consecutive games. You have to go back to 1991 to find the last NBA player who scored at least 27 points in the game that ended a single-season streak of 10-or-more games with 30-plus points; that player was Michael Jordan, who finished with 29 points to end a streak of 10 straight games scoring 30-or-more points. The Lakers don't play again until the New Year, so Kobe finished December with averages of 33.79 points, 5.57 rebounds and 4.64 assists over 14 games played. Bryant has never had a month in his NBA career, regardless of the number of games played, in which he had averages as high as those in each of those three categories.

That doesn't seem right..... he had a seasons in which he averaged 35.4, 5.3 and 4.5...., 31.6, 5.7 and 5.4.... and 30.0, 6.9 and 5.9.... So he never had a month in those years where he exceeded those numbers?

John3:16 wrote:My best guess: Kobe doesn't win player of the month. I know the award doesn't mean anything, but the disrespect he gets is disgusting.

CaCHooKa Man wrote:

John3:16 wrote:My best guess: Kobe doesn't win player of the month. I know the award doesn't mean anything, but the disrespect he gets is disgusting.

durants probably gonna win it. 31.0 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 3.8 APG and his team was 10-2 this month. kobe had his 10 game 30+ point streak but the lakers went 7-7.

Doc Brown wrote:

From Elias: Kobe Bryant scored 27 points over the first three quarters, then took the fourth quarter off and watched as the Lakers took the measure of the Trail Blazers, 104-87, writing finis to Bryant's streak of scoring 30-or-more points in each of 10 consecutive games. You have to go back to 1991 to find the last NBA player who scored at least 27 points in the game that ended a single-season streak of 10-or-more games with 30-plus points; that player was Michael Jordan, who finished with 29 points to end a streak of 10 straight games scoring 30-or-more points. The Lakers don't play again until the New Year, so Kobe finished December with averages of 33.79 points, 5.57 rebounds and 4.64 assists over 14 games played. Bryant has never had a month in his NBA career, regardless of the number of games played, in which he had averages as high as those in each of those three categories.

scheven wrote:You know what's insane? The dude averaged 40+ ppg for a month 3 times in his career.

Rooscooter wrote:Those are just "Decembers".... the note Doc posted said " Bryant has never had a month in his NBA career, regardless of the number of games played, in which he had averages as high as those in each of those three categories"... so I assume that means all months.

Still seems odd that he's never averaged those numbers in a month yet had almost those average for an entire year.....

thkthebest wrote:

Rooscooter wrote:Those are just "Decembers".... the note Doc posted said " Bryant has never had a month in his NBA career, regardless of the number of games played, in which he had averages as high as those in each of those three categories"... so I assume that means all months.

Still seems odd that he's never averaged those numbers in a month yet had almost those average for an entire year.....

You're right. I read that incorrectly. I just took a look a quick look at every month of his career, and the stat is surprisingly right. There were a few that were better/extremely close though like...

06-07 (March): 40.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 4.5 apg
06-07 (April): 34.1 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.7 apg

05-06 (December): 32.0 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 4.8 apg
05-06 (January): 43.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4.1 apg

There are several other notable ones too.