who else has accomplished so much in their career at age 23?

[jzek]

Championship
Finals MVP
DPOY

:bowdown:

[Dizzle-2k7]

dont forget he outplayed Lebron*** 2 finals in a row on both ends of the floor and routinely makes "media darlings" like curry, klay, etc look very average

:bowdown:

[SexSymbol]

He's very average on offense and plays in a system that let him get the fmvp awards sort of by default, because even the best players on that team would be average stat wise in any other team. It's not like he was the dominant reason that they won the championship. Yeah, he outplayed bron, but bron played like shit too

[DMV2]

Most decorated 23-year-old since Magic Johnson.

[Mass Debator]

All that but he's not even up to Pippen's level.

[Spaulding]

Has DPOY always been full media votes?

[DMV2]

Has DPOY always been full media votes?
All awards are since whenever they decided to switch from player's votes to media.

[pauk]

Many accomplished much more... and even more were actually great players, not just average guys riding the cottails of a stacked complementary team with goat coaching / system, he is a great defender though....

Stop overrating...

[pauk]

dont forget he outplayed Lebron*** 2 finals in a row on both ends of the floor and routinely makes "media darlings" like curry, klay, etc look very average

:bowdown:


He's very average on offense and plays in a system that let him get the fmvp awards sort of by default, because even the best players on that team would be average stat wise in any other team. It's not like he was the dominant reason that they won the championship. Yeah, he outplayed bron, but bron played like shit too

In NBA 2K15?

[dh144498]

i wonder what he would do if he didn't play for Pop, who is a system player. Any star playing under him would have average stats.

If Kawhi had his own team i can see him putting up 27-11-5 on >50%FG.

[Droid101]

bran got murked by this kid. Who reacts like this to his defender checking in other than someone who is supremely shook?

https://tuesdayswithhorry.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/lebronkawhi.gif

[Hey Yo]

bran got murked by this kid. Who reacts like this to his defender checking in other than someone who is supremely shook?

https://tuesdayswithhorry.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/lebronkawhi.gif
:applause: gif's from LeBron's 2nd title in a row.

[Marchesk]

MVP, records, lead the league in any categories?

[r0drig0lac]

MVP, records, lead the league in any categories?
steals

[SOD 21]

By the time Magic Johnson was 23 years old, he'd already appeared in three NBA finals and won two MVP's. He had also earned a first-team all NBA and second-team all NBA selection as well; not to mention leading league in assists and steals twice.

And just as impressively as that is, Magic Johnson also averaged a triple double of 18 points, 10+ rebounds and over 10+ assists in his first 48 playoff games over that time.

[SugarHill]

i wonder what he would do if he didn't play for Pop, who is a system player. Any star playing under him would have average stats.

If Kawhi had his own team i can see him putting up 27-11-5 on >50%FG.
:lol:

[ArbitraryWater]

Realistically Kawhi on his own team: 23/11/4 on 48% (now, he's just entered his prime)

[jzek]

So two pages now and I've yet to see another 23 year old get mentioned with a resume as equally impressive as Kawhi's... :confusedshrug:

[Nuff Said]

So two pages now and I've yet to see another 23 year old get mentioned with a resume as equally impressive as Kawhi's... :confusedshrug:
Did you just completely ignore sod 21's post?

[Marchesk]

Would we be talking about Leonard if the Kings had drafted him?

[Smoke117]

Would we be talking about Leonard if the Kings have drafted him?

You answered your own question.

[oarabbus]

Wilt had 23" biceps at 23

[Marchesk]

Dr J at the age of 23:

Two scoring titles, league MVP, playoff scoring leader three years, championship, playoff MVP.

[Marchesk]

Wilt had 23" biceps at 23

He also had ROY, MVP, and set the scoring and rebounding record. 23 was his first season in the league.

[Marchesk]

You answered your own question.

But we would be talking about guys like Lebron, Jordan, Shaq, etc.

[SOD 21]

Dr J at the age of 23:

Two scoring titles, league MVP, playoff scoring leader three years, championship, playoff MVP.

But Julius Erving wasn't even in the NBA during that time, it was the ABA.

[Marchesk]

But Julius Erving wasn't even in the NBA during that time, it was the ABA.

So? It was the other major professional basketball league.

[dubeta]

Wilt had 23" biceps at 23

Pippen was also 23" at 23.

[T_L_P]

His own teammate, for one.

Championship
Finals MVP
3x All-NBA 1st Team
3x All-NBA 2nd Team
2x All-Star (would have been 3 if there was an All-Star game)

[dubeta]

His own teammate, for one.

Championship
Finals MVP
3x All-NBA 1st Team
3x All-NBA 2nd Team
2x All-Star (would have been 3 if there was an All-Star game)

Popovich, turning role players into accomplished 23 year olds since 2000

:applause:

[raprap]

Wait, he won DPOY? Draymond got robbed.

[DaOldLion]

3 championships
4x all NBA
3x all defense

[T_L_P]

Popovich, turning role players into accomplished 23 year olds since 2000

:applause:
https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/DTd63EvRSYxgtfhBTnEyTNJPV1A=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3630642/Finals-Paths.0.png

[HylianNightmare]

He's in the perfect situation but I can't believe he won dpoy

[upside24]

steals
This.

[Magic 32]

:applause: gif's from LeBron's 2nd title in a row.

Yes, in his prime and with HC.

And it only took him 24 quarters to get going.

[Spaulding]

All awards are since whenever they decided to switch from player's votes to media.

When was the switch?

[dubeta]

Yes, in his prime and with HC.

And it only took him 24 quarters to get going.

Better late than never

https://bossip.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/celtics-lakers-game-7_full_600.jpg

[AintNoSunshine]

By the time Magic Johnson was 23 years old, he'd already appeared in three NBA finals and won two MVP's. He had also earned a first-team all NBA and second-team all NBA selection as well; not to mention leading league in assists and steals twice.

And just as impressively as that is, Magic Johnson also averaged a triple double of 18 points, 10+ rebounds and over 10+ assists in his first 48 playoff games over that time.
Thread is killed.

[Magic 32]

Better late than never

https://bossip.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/celtics-lakers-game-7_full_600.jpg

You must have missed game 1 and game 4 and game 5 and game 6.

[iamgine]

Championship and finals MVP isn't that impressive, individual wise. Both team accomplishments to a large degree.

DPOY though, that's a great accomplishment.

[sammichoffate]

Kobe at age 23:
3x rings
4x All Star Selections
1x All NBA First Team
2x All NBA Second Team
1x All NBA Third Team
1x All NBA Defensive First Team
2x all NBA Defensive Second Team
All Rookie Second Team(1997)
Slam Dunk Champion(1997)

Kawhi is gonna be a monster, what if he wins his 2nd FMVP in a row this season? I think this forum would crash again :eek: :bowdown:

[Marchesk]

Kawhi is gonna be a monster, what if he wins his 2nd FMVP in a row this season? I think this forum would crash again

There would be talk about him being the best SF and on pace to replace Jordan as GOAT, knowing ISH.

[G0ATbe]

Didn't Kobe already win 3 championships in a row by that age? :lol :lol :lol

[sammichoffate]

There would be talk about him being the best SF and on pace to replace Jordan as GOAT, knowing ISH.Pretty much :lol

[Cold soul]

Didn't Kobe already win 3 championships in a row by that age? :lol :lol :lol

Yup. Kobe had amazing start to his career.

[DonDadda59]

Dude is well on his way to becoming the GOAT role player.