Keep overrating Kobe Bryant

[PistolPete44]

36 points with the aid of a dominant Center ( 15 rebounds tonight )
and a top PG in this era... still losing to a team composed of immature players ( Blake's post ups, Butler's TO , Barnes inability to defend )

Paul > Kobe anyday

[STATUTORY]

1/6 MWP
1/6 GAsol
2/12 Meeks

ni99a did u even watch the game?

[gtfomyface]

lol were u even watching the game and the types of shots that kobe was making

[kNicKz]

You're underrating the clippers a bit in this post. Give them credit for this win

[Mr. Jabbar]

Perma ban op.

[Noob Saibot]

no Jamal Crawford either.

[longtime lurker]

Please shut the **** up and leave this site.

[clayton]

At this point of his career, it's all about putting as much points as possible. He didn't care about the loss. 38 points and smiling the whole game. Nash picked the wrong team to ring chase.

[rs98762001]

There really are some stupid people on this site.

[LamarOdom]

When Kobe on the floor,

Lakers+6

eat a dick and die.

[SyRyanYang]

At this point of his career, it's all about putting as much points as possible. He didn't care about the loss. 38 points and smiling the whole game.
That's why he (nearly) locked down Paul in the entire fourth quarter:facepalm

[Rooster]

Whoever question his performance tonight clearly did not watch the game.

[RRR3]

That's why he (nearly) locked down Paul in the entire fourth quarter:facepalm
He didn't lock down shit CP3 crossed the fukk outta Kobe like 4 times

[longtime lurker]

Whoever question his performance tonight clearly did not watch the game.

Dude he's been doing this the whole season. Whoever doesn't acknowledge this is a straight up hater.

[DKLaker]

36 points with the aid of a dominant Center ( 15 rebounds tonight )
and a top PG in this era... still losing to a team composed of immature players ( Blake's post ups, Butler's TO , Barnes inability to defend )

Paul > Kobe anyday


OP = Moron who didn't watch the game and only looked at the stats :facepalm

[Draz]

You probably didn't watch the game. It was basically Kobe vs CP3 & the Clippers. Kobe did his job. I thought he played really good. This is coming from a Non Laker - Non Clipper fan. Clippers are just more solid, more of a team, they have more composer.

[Rooster]

Dude he's been doing this the whole season. Whoever doesn't acknowledge this is a straight up hater.

Not really there few games where he was hogging and chucking some poor percentage shots. But for the most part, he is getting good looks especially after Nash came back.

[Remix]

When Kobe on the floor,

Lakers+6

eat a dick and die.
this.

and im pretty sure kobe played 44 minutes. and they lost by what, 5?

so in the whole 4 minutes kobe was out, the clippers had an 11 point advantage.

[NLZ]

Kobe was unbelievable tonight... can't imagine the score without him

[Levity]

wow op. you truly are a terrible poster.

[longtime lurker]

Not really there few games where he was hogging and chucking some poor percentage shots. But for the most part, he is getting good looks especially after Nash came back.

Honestly as bad as it sounds if it wasn't for Kobe looking to score the Lakers would be getting blown out. Especially when Nash wasn't playing. Sorry but there's no way you can criticize the guy's play play considering how hard he's playing after 17 seasons.

[DKLaker]

Not really there few games where he was hogging and chucking some poor percentage shots. But for the most part, he is getting good looks especially after Nash came back.

A few games? What is your point? We didn't say he was perfect or could walk on water :facepalm He's having an amazing season and it has nothing to do with Nash.

[RRR3]

wow op. you truly are a terrible poster.
That boy aint right :lol

[schism206]

He didn't lock down shit CP3 crossed the fukk outta Kobe like 4 times
Lets be fair, CP3 was gonna do that to anyone who was guarding him tonight. At least Kobe has the balls to take the challenge. I've never been a Bryant fan, but I'm respecting his game more and more. Sure he chucks and try's to go into hero mode, but the dude comes to play every night and is always guarding one of the best offensive players on the other team.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Not the biggest of Kobe fans, but to suggest he deserves blame for tonight's L is laughable. The guys scoring ALONE kept the Lakers in the game.

LA's problem, like it's BEEN this season, lies in their defense. No help defense, terrible switching. Just no communication on that end. Dwight w/ his turnovers/fouls and Pau w/ his bitchass play didn't help.

I love Pau's game, but he's looked like shit ALL year.

[RRR3]

Lets be fair, CP3 was gonna do that to anyone who was guarding him tonight. At least Kobe has the balls to take the challenge. I've never been a Bryant fan, but I'm respecting his game more and more. Sure he chucks and try's to go into hero mode, but the dude comes to play every night and is always guarding one of the best offensive players on the other team.
Wtf Kobe often guards the weakest player on the floor to conserve energy. Wasn't the case today but in general the past few years...

[Rubio2Gasol]

Did anyone see the denial in the passing lanes in the first half? . That was some amazing defense man, clinic .

[Rubio2Gasol]

Wtf Kobe often guards the weakest player on the floor to conserve energy. Wasn't the case today but in general the past few years...

Because Logic dictates that when you're carrying multiple injuries and you're old as hell you don't waste your energy checking the best opposition player all game long.

I don't even know a single superstar who doesn't do this.

Honestly.

More than that, most of them plain don't try on defense throughout the game because the expound so much more energy on offense.

[dazzer87]

At this point of his career, it's all about putting as much points as possible. He didn't care about the loss. 38 points and smiling the whole game. Nash picked the wrong team to ring chase.
This. All Kobe care now is that all time scoring title. I do feel sorry for Nash tho. He was better off staying with the Suns

[Rooster]

A few games? What is your point? We didn't say he was perfect or could walk on water :facepalm He's having an amazing season and it has nothing to do with Nash.


I think my point is he has the ability to get better looks but somewhat settle for tough shots. Tough shots are poor percentage shots. If you by emotion, Kobe is amazing player he can make them. But if you go by numbers, 40% at best.

[Bandito]

He didn't lock down shit CP3 crossed the fukk outta Kobe like 4 times
Not a lot of people can't lock him anyways. He still did the better job though after he started defending him he diminished his performance by a lot. It just was too late to do anything. He should've start guarding him the whole last quarter and hope for a miracle...they still lost by 5

[TheeBeast]

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[G-Funk]

Wtf Kobe often guards the weakest player on the floor to conserve energy. Wasn't the case today but in general the past few years...
Lebron be doing this his whole career.

[Deuce Bigalow]

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Dat face

[nayte]

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Not really on topic but isnt that an offensive foul ?
Ive seen alot of posters claim this when Blake Griffen does it..

[IGotACoolStory]

You probably didn't watch the game. It was basically Kobe vs CP3 & the Clippers. Kobe did his job. I thought he played really good. This is coming from a Non Laker - Non Clipper fan. Clippers are just more solid, more of a team, they have more composer.

Same here.

Nash, imo, is the most overrated composer in the last decade. He can't create any playable shit for his band of teammates.

[longtime lurker]

Chris Paul shot 11 for 25. If this had been Kobe shooting 11 for 25 there would be at least 5 threads on the front page about how he's chucking and is such a poor shooter. Kobe did a great job on Paul defensively everything considered, but Paul played his ass off and actually got support from his teammates.

[no pun intended]

Same here.

Nash, imo, is the most overrated composer in the last decade. He can't create any playable shit for his band of teammates.
:biggums:

[Droid101]

RRR, don't make me re-ignore you.

Kobe played great tonight. Guess who didn't?

[poido123]

Please shut the **** up and leave this site.

Even though OP is a little off, your reaction is over the top. Butthurt much? :lol:

[poido123]

Chris Paul shot 11 for 25. If this had been Kobe shooting 11 for 25 there would be at least 5 threads on the front page about how he's chucking and is such a poor shooter. Kobe did a great job on Paul defensively everything considered, but Paul played his ass off and actually got support from his teammates.

Dude. Difference is, Paul plays within an offense and averages 10 assists a game. Are you that stupid?

Nice try, Paul is also a career 47% from the FG, is more efficient and doesn't have the reputation of shooting his team out of games and ruining team chemistry...:facepalm

[poido123]

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Dat face

Dat loss. Still burning? :lol:

[rzp]

Same here.

Nash, imo, is the most overrated composer in the last decade. He can't create any playable shit for his band of teammates.

Sarcasm? :biggums:

[SwayDizzle]

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OMFGGGGGG I missed this match last night ffs. I just saw this on the replay, made me lose consciousness. DAT's straight up dirty Kobes, you doin em dirty in your 17th season. Paul got SCHOOLED.
DA LAWD :applause: :applause: :applause: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[poido123]

OMFGGGGGG I missed this match last night ffs. I just saw this on the replay, made me lose consciousness. DAT's straight up dirty Kobes, you doin em dirty in your 17th season. Paul got SCHOOLED.
DA LAWD :applause: :applause: :applause: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

Kobe fan, not a Laker fan.

[SwayDizzle]

Kobe fan, not a Laker fan.
Why because I'm focusing on a pwner play and not on the loss?
I think it sucks ass we lost, but I choose to focus on the positive ;)

[Remix]

Dude. Difference is, Paul plays within an offense and averages 10 assists a game. Are you that stupid?

Nice try, Paul is also a career 47% from the FG, is more efficient and doesn't have the reputation of shooting his team out of games and ruining team chemistry...:facepalm
Paul played great last year vs. the Spurs.

[Rysio]

kobe last night was just beautiful to watch. so many moves so many tough shots that no one else can make. :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: too bad his scrub teammates other than nash didnt show up.

[TheFastOne]

Kobe was unbelievable tonight... can't imagine the score without him
Lakers without Kobe = lottery team.

[DJ Leon Smith]

Lakers without Kobe = lottery team.

As opposed to the playoff team they are now?

What team does the 11th seed face in the first round.

[eddiem4s]

I think Kobe is very overrated but he played a beautiful game last night. Its how I wish he would play every night and not just chucking. Unfortunately we know this usually emboldens Kobe into thinking he is the greatest and once again becomes the chucking machine we all know.

[Doctor Rivers]

I think Kobe is very overrated but he played a beautiful game last night. Its how I wish he would play every night and not just chucking. Unfortunately we know this usually emboldens Kobe into thinking he is the greatest and once again becomes the chucking machine we all know.

lol

[Kiddlovesnets]

Well people will keep overrating him till he retires.

[I<3NBA]

Lakers without Kobe = lottery team.
:lol

they're lottery team now WITH Kobe. dafuq you smoking?

[knicksman]

kobe is a dumbass. hes just lucky to play with a great basketball mind in pjax.

[Calabis]

1/6 MWP
1/6 GAsol
2/12 Meeks

ni99a did u even watch the game?

This mf'er getting only six shots is whats wrong

[Segatti]

I feel bad for Kobe. He is the only one who can create his own shot in the Lakers. And even then he's being very efficiently. If you're a fan of basketball you're not criticizing Kobe this season.

[TheBigVeto]

36 points with the aid of a dominant Center ( 15 rebounds tonight )
and a top PG in this era... still losing to a team composed of immature players ( Blake's post ups, Butler's TO , Barnes inability to defend )

Paul > Kobe anyday

This.
Paul completely pwned Kobe.

[The Iron Fist]

Dude. Difference is, Paul plays within an offense and averages 10 assists a game. Are you that stupid?

Nice try, Paul is also a career 47% from the FG, is more efficient and doesn't have the reputation of shooting his team out of games and ruining team chemistry...:facepalm
What sg averages 10 apg?

Nice try, Kobe is also a 5 time champion, 2 x fMVP, MVP, etc and he doesn't have the reputation of never getting to the finals.

[The Iron Fist]

I think Kobe is very overrated but he played a beautiful game last night. Its how I wish he would play every night and not just chucking. Unfortunately we know this usually emboldens Kobe into thinking he is the greatest and once again becomes the chucking machine we all know.
Chucking, not efficiency got him 5 titles.

Efficiency got paul, 0

[DonDadda59]

I feel bad for Kobe. He is the only one who can create his own shot in the Lakers. And even then he's being very efficiently. If you're a fan of basketball you're not criticizing Kobe this season.

False. The way some of these fans describe it, Kobe is out there playing with the same kind of 'talent' Lebron had to suffer through in Cleveland. Dwight, Pau, Nash, and even World Peace are all guys who at one point or another were the focal points of their teams' offense. They can all create their own shot and in Pau and Nash's case, they can create for others. The key is getting them said ball.

[upside24]

At this point of his career, it's all about putting as much points as possible. He didn't care about the loss. 38 points and smiling the whole game. Nash picked the wrong team to ring chase.
Kobe doesn't care about winning? You don't think Kobe is pissed that the Lakers are underachieving?

I've seen some dumb stuff on this site but goddamn.

[brandonislegend]

False. The way some of these fans describe it, Kobe is out there playing with the same kind of 'talent' Lebron had to suffer through in Cleveland. Dwight, Pau, Nash, and even World Peace are all guys who at one point or another were the focal points of their teams' offense. They can all create their own shot and in Pau and Nash's case, they can create for others. The key is getting them said ball.

Um no. The key is utilizing your talent but dantoni is a ****ing tool bag and has gasol standing on the three point line all ****ing game, pisses me off.

[upside24]

Um no. The key is utilizing your talent but dantoni is a ****ing tool bag and has gasol standing on the three point line all ****ing game, pisses me off.
Someone on NBA TV said about D'Antoni that he doesn't need to apply his system to his players, but to make a system that allows his players to do what they do best.

Pau should be in the post or high PNR with Nash for a 15 foot jumper. Not spotted up at the three point line like Anderson.

You would think that such a great offensive coach would realize this.

[knicksman]

Kobe doesn't care about winning? You don't think Kobe is pissed that the Lakers are underachieving?

I've seen some dumb stuff on this site but goddamn.

kobe cares about winning but he doesnt know how to do it. Its pjax who made him a winner.

[upside24]

kobe cares about winning but he doesnt know how to do it. Its pjax who made him a winner.
:sleeping

[Ne 1]

The way some of these fans describe it, Kobe is out there playing with the same kind of 'talent' Lebron had to suffer through in Cleveland.

Suffer? :oldlol:

LeBron has a team custom built for him in Cleveland. The 2010 Cavs team were actually great for playing to his strengths and playing style.

They were probably missing maybe one more player from being a real title lock. Even with that being said, he has a ton of talent around him now, maybe it's not a perfect fit as far as skill sets like in Cleveland, but how many players have had a player of Wade's caliber AND a player of Bosh's caliber at the same time?

[Pointguard]

Suffer? :oldlol:

LeBron has a team custom built for him in Cleveland. The 2010 Cavs team were actually great for playing to his strengths and playing style.

They were probably missing maybe one more player from being a real title lock. Even with that being said, he has a ton of talent around him now, maybe it's not a perfect fit as far as skill sets like in Cleveland, but how many players have had a player of Wade's caliber AND a player of Bosh's caliber at the same time?

Nawww, he never had a consistent shooter, rebounder, finisher, penetrator - or rim blocker - not one year. Lebron always lead the team in assist, points and steals and always his last six years either lead the team in rebounds (twice) or was very close to being the best rebounder, and the last three years he was very close in leading in blocks as well. I'm sure he didn't have an all defensive team player with him either? His best rebounder averaged 8.5 rebounds his last six years there. That's not conducive to winning and that's not the way to construct a team around around any player. Asking for 10 rebounds, 5 assist, 2 block shots, an all defensive teammate, a very good athlete or a consistent shooter isn't asking for much and he never got that. The game is built around quality players and a quality player will get you that. DH alone has proven he can get you 15 rebounds per game and 4 blocks while averaging more ppg than any teammate Lebron has ever had in Cleveland.

In the title run Bosh and Wade were neither healthy or reliable.