View Full Version : Has any other player spread out his "peak" throughout his career like Kobe Bryant?
Mr. Jabbar
11-17-2012, 02:01 AM
I mean, its unbelievable...he just shouldn't be like this anymore after 17 years, lets take a look at history, shall we?
Brick Rick
11-17-2012, 02:02 AM
He's moving really good out there. Very quick and fluid.
10-24, Brickbe chucking up shots like a madman :banana:
Please don't get mad at me, Kobe fans, I've been waiting so long to say that since Kobe's been so efficient this year :(
Umad101
11-17-2012, 02:05 AM
10-24, Brickbe chucking up shots like a madman :banana:
Please don't get mad at me, Kobe fans, I've been waiting so long to say that since Kobe's been so efficient this year :(
Ur going to hate it more when he does a 50/40/90 this season
Mr. Jabbar
11-17-2012, 02:06 AM
10-24, Brickbe chucking up shots like a madman :banana:
Please don't get mad at me, Kobe fans, I've been waiting so long to say that since Kobe's been so efficient this year :(
spreadbe forgives your ignorance
Beatlezz
11-17-2012, 02:06 AM
PEDS. Godbe and Pac are juicing together. :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
http://pinoynumbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pacquiao-kobe.png
PEDS. Godbe and Pac are juicing together. :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Don't ever put Kobe's name in the same sentence as Pac again :no:
Blapshemy!
tikay0
11-17-2012, 02:08 AM
I've been very impressed with him this year. No matter what you wanna say about the guy, he IS 34 years old, going on 17 years in the NBA. He has the longevity of most MLB players. That's a crazy feat in it of itself. Putting up impressive numbers to boot.
Mr. Jabbar
11-17-2012, 02:08 AM
Don't ever put Kobe's name in the same sentence as Pac again :no:
Blapshemy!
why not?, pac was great :confusedshrug:
KG215
11-17-2012, 02:08 AM
Nope, and it's why he's clearly the best basketball player of all-time.
All hail Gawdbe!!
:bowdown:
why not?, pac was great :confusedshrug:
NVM thought he was talking about 2Pac.
Beatlezz
11-17-2012, 02:10 AM
NVM thought he was talking about 2Pac.
http://oi45.tinypic.com/ubmyr.jpg
:roll:
Heavincent
11-17-2012, 02:10 AM
NVM thought he was talking about 2Pac.
Doesn't look much like 2Pac to me.
:biggums:
Ur going to hate it more when he does a 50/40/90 this season
Madness. He won't get a single one of those.
@Heav,
Pic wasn't there yet.
Mr. Jabbar
11-17-2012, 02:13 AM
Madness. He won't get a single one of those.
Even though you'll deny kobes greatness 3 times before the rooster crows, he loves you.
http://imageshack.us/a/img405/3074/kobester.jpg
Indian guy
11-17-2012, 02:13 AM
Kobe's surprising me this year. After he won his title in '09, I predicted he had 2 more years of Top 5 ball left in him - 2010 and 2011. That's how it was going(although some may argue he wasn't Top 5 in '11), until now. He's had a terrific comeback season so for. Looks like a Top 3 player, which is very rare in NBA history for a 34 year old. Kareem, MJ, Malone and Hakeem....the only players I can think of who were Top 3-5 at that age.
Even though you'll deny kobes greatness 3 times before the rooster crows, he loves you.
http://imageshack.us/a/img405/3074/kobester.jpg
Kobe doesn't know or care who any of us is :lol
All Net
11-17-2012, 02:16 AM
Quite amazing how good he still is at 34. When alot of perimeter players completely fall off when reaching 30ish.
Jacks3
11-17-2012, 02:17 AM
Doubt he keeps it up, but I'll be happy with something like 23-24/5/4-5 on 56%+TS.
eliteballer
11-17-2012, 02:17 AM
In his first few seasons they always used to say he told everyone he wanted to have a completely refined skill game(fadeway etc.) so that he could play well into old age.
Mr. Jabbar
11-17-2012, 02:18 AM
Kobe doesn't know or care who any of us is :lol
he does care and love everyone, specially lebron fans (lost sheep)
Kobe doesn't know or care who any of us is :lol
http://www.morphthing.com/showimage/2/8cfeeb18e79847b5b5a03a48044a7651/0/25978295/kobe-scowl1-jpg--The-Devil-Face-and-Eyes-jpg.jpeg
Heavincent
11-17-2012, 02:19 AM
It is pretty amazing how he is far and away the best player at his position in his 17th season.
But we've been over this already.
It is pretty amazing how he is far and away the best player at his position in his 17th season.
But we've been over this already.
James HardGAWD nipping at Be's heels.
Heavincent
11-17-2012, 02:20 AM
James HardGAWD.
So 2 weeks ago.
So 2 weeks ago.
30 and 29 last two games:confusedshrug:
IGOTGAME
11-17-2012, 02:22 AM
Doubt he keeps it up, but I'll be happy with something like 23-24/5/4-5 on 56%+TS.
if he only averages 23 points in this system then something is wrong. I wouldn't be surprisedif he averaged around 28.
Jacks3
11-17-2012, 02:26 AM
Really no reason why he should be averaging more than 25 with the talent on this team.
longtime lurker
11-17-2012, 02:30 AM
Really no reason why he should be averaging more than 25 with the talent on this team.
Why not? As long as it's in the flow of the offense then bomb away. It's not like Artest is going to score 20 every game.
Why not? As long as it's in the flow of the offense then bomb away. It's not like Artest is going to score 20 every game.
THIS.
Scoring is Kobes way of staying focus, we may not like it.. but its a fact.
THIS.
Scoring is Kobes way of staying focus, we may not like it.. but its a fact.
What's Artest's way of staying focused? :lol
Mr. Jabbar
11-17-2012, 02:36 AM
What's Artest's way of staying focused? :lol
yet to be seen.
BlueandGold
11-17-2012, 02:38 AM
Maybe not to his degree as a guard but kareem definitely did. Played at a high level up to his 40s.
What's Artest's way of staying focused? :lol
Its an impossibility because hes bipolar. By nature he has a lack of focus and cannot maintain consistency.
But im guessing that it use to be Hennessy.
Its an impossibility because hes bipolar. By nature he has a lack of focus and cannot maintain consistency.
But im guessing that it use to be Hennessy.
:roll: :lol :applause:
Legends66NBA7
11-17-2012, 02:42 AM
It's good to see he's cutting down on his turnovers right now.
Other than that, just keep working through the offense and make crisper passes, till Howard's fully recovered.
KingLeBronJames
11-17-2012, 02:43 AM
10-24, Brickbe chucking up shots like a madman :banana:
Please don't get mad at me, Kobe fans, I've been waiting so long to say that since Kobe's been so efficient this year :(
Actually, Kobe wasn't chucking up bad shots tonight. Quit hating.
DetroitPistonFan
11-17-2012, 02:45 AM
Actually, Kobe wasn't chucking up bad shots tonight. Quit hating.
+1. When was Kobe chucking up bad shots?
Actually, Kobe wasn't chucking up bad shots tonight. Quit hating.
Did you read the bottom part of my post? :lol
LamarOdom
11-17-2012, 02:54 AM
Don't ever put Kobe's name in the same sentence as Pac again :no:
Blapshemy!
Kobe >>>>>> Pac
Kobe is even a better rapist.
Kobe >>>>>> Pac
Kobe is even a better rapist.
Pac wasn't a rapist and neither is Kobe FOH.
Money 23
11-17-2012, 04:23 AM
I've been very impressed with him this year. No matter what you wanna say about the guy, he IS 34 years old, going on 17 years in the NBA. He has the longevity of most MLB players. That's a crazy feat in it of itself. Putting up impressive numbers to boot.
Very.
The numbers at times can be hollow, game impact has dwindled since 2010 because he doesn't have that extra gear to single handedly win games on his lonesome anymore ...
As evident by him playing well this year, yet their record sucks. But what he is doing at his age is nothing short of amazing.
Since I started watching the game in 1990, the only other player that has shown to have such longevity in terms of elite-ness was MJ. What MJ did as a 39 and 40 year old was nothing short of amazing given context, and same goes for Be here.
17 years deep, tons of mileage. Knee and finger injuries galore, and still murking people with his skill set.
Very.
The numbers at time can be in game impact hollow because he doesn't have that extra gear to single handedly win games on his lonesome anymore ...
As evident by him playing well, yet their record sucks. But what he is doing at his age is nothing short of amazing.
Since I started watching the game in 1990, the only other player that has shown to have such longevity in terms of elite-ness was MJ. What MJ did as a 39 and 40 year old was nothing short of amazing given context, and same goes for Be here.
17 years deep, tons of mileage. Knee and finger injuries galore, and still murking people with his skill set.
Thought I was the only one who called him that :lol
Money 23
11-17-2012, 04:26 AM
Thought I was the only one who called him that :lol
You are ... I swagger jacked you.
I liked it. Good contribution.
You are ... I swagger jacked you.
I liked it. Good contribution.
:cheers: :rockon:
Kiddlovesnets
11-17-2012, 05:19 AM
MJ was pretty much in his prime throughout his career, even in his wizards days he averaged 20+ppg.
LEFT4DEAD
11-17-2012, 06:50 AM
I cant say that I hate Kobe, because Im not hating any man I dont know, and its a very strong word, but Im one of those who liked to exaggerate every mistake he made, every bad performance in important matches, his bad finals performing, chucking etc.
But when a player is playing in his 34th year of life on a very high level like Kobe, after fcking 17 seasons, and leads so called best big man in this league who is in his absolute physical peak, you just have to give this man some props and appreciate his love for this sport.
chazzy
11-17-2012, 07:09 AM
I've always wondered how much of his decline after 09 was his natural downward trend and how much was due to nagging injuries. He seems to finally be past all the finger/wrist issues he had and is handling the ball better. He's also moving really well out there compared to 2011 and parts of 2010. He keeps referring to those years as him "playing on one leg," which, while an exaggeration, holds some truth simply based on the difference in his mobility.
It's still really early though, hopefully he doesn't wear down after a full season.
Gotterdammerung
11-17-2012, 12:20 PM
I see four arcs to Kobe Bryant's career.
From 1997 to 2000, Bryant was "Showboat" where he went for style points over the fundamental - and broke through with that lob to Shaq in the West Conference Finals, game 7.
From 2000 till 2004, Bryant was the ultimate sidekick, peaked in 2003 with 30 ppg.
From 2004 till 2009, Bryant was the ultimate gunner, peaked in 2006 with that 81 point game.
From 2009 till now, Bryant morphed into some elder statesman of the exterior, and is about to hit his cagey veteran peak.
Basketbolero
11-17-2012, 12:24 PM
I see four arcs to Kobe Bryant's career.
From 1997 to 2000, Bryant was "Showboat" where he went for style points over the fundamental - and broke through with that lob to Shaq in the West Conference Finals, game 7.
From 2000 till 2004, Bryant was the ultimate sidekick, peaked in 2003 with 30 ppg.
From 2004 till 2009, Bryant was the ultimate gunner, peaked in 2006 with that 81 point game.
From 2009 till now, Bryant morphed into some elder statesman of the exterior, and is about to hit his cagey veteran peak.
Would you call that an objective analysis? One would think you are talking about Jerry Stackhouse there
Gotterdammerung
11-17-2012, 01:34 PM
Would you call that an objective analysis? One would think you are talking about Jerry Stackhouse there
:biggums: Stackhouse? WTF. He was always a gunner.
I see nobody else breaking down Kobe Bryant's career, and refuting the myth that his peak has spread out throughout his career. :confusedshrug:
secund2nun
11-17-2012, 01:53 PM
Let the season play out. Kobe shot 43 percent last season and will probably end up shooting around 44-46 percent this season.
Mr. Jabbar
11-17-2012, 02:01 PM
Let the season play out. Kobe shot 43 percent last season and will probably end up shooting around 44-46 percent this season.
Yes, because adding quality teammates including an ELITE assister and finally having an injury free season clearly points that way...:facepalm
longtime lurker
11-17-2012, 02:04 PM
Let the season play out. Kobe shot 43 percent last season and will probably end up shooting around 44-46 percent this season.
You know you're GREAT when the only thing people can use to hate on you is FG% :lol
secund2nun
11-17-2012, 02:22 PM
Yes, because adding quality teammates including an ELITE assister and finally having an injury free season clearly points that way...:facepalm
That does help. But his career high is 46.9% fg and that includes his entire prime and the seasons with prime Shaq in the middle taking up all the attention (Prime Shaq> Dwight, Nash, Gasol combined)...and now that he is no longer in his prime I am skeptical that he will break his career record fg% of 46.9. Now he could break 47%, but I think it will be below 46%.
If he couldn't break 47% in his prime with Shaq, then I am skeptical of him breaking it past his prime even with Howard and Nash.
b1imtf
11-17-2012, 02:30 PM
Lin :roll: :roll:
HorryIsMyMVP
11-17-2012, 02:35 PM
lol I wouldnt be surprised if Kobe was juicing it a little. In baseball we question it when a player has a bounce back year like this. Why not basketball?
IGOTGAME
11-17-2012, 02:36 PM
lol I wouldnt be surprised if Kobe was juicing it a little. In baseball we question it when a player has a bounce back year like this. Why not basketball?
Its not like he running people or out jumping people. He is just making shots and playing smart.
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