Duncan, Kobe, and Lebron

[Svendiggity]

best three players since Jordan era

or are there any haters out there that would pick Shaq or someone else over these 3?

[plowking]

Shaq is better than all 3 in terms of pure impact on the court. He is a better basketball player than all of them regardless of how much each guy won or whatever. Kobe and Duncan winning one more title doesn't change that IMO.

[Angel Face]

Shaq ranks higher than those 3. Duncan / Kobe is inter-changable in ATG rankings, while Lebron trying to sniff in the top 10 spot.

[Svendiggity]

I've been negged for defending all four players, what is with this board? Just assuming everyone is a stan? it's just fake internet points but damn, no love?

How about they are all 21 years old in the same draft, who you taking to build around?

[plowking]

I've been negged for defending all four players, what is with this board? Just assuming everyone is a stan? it's just fake internet points but damn, no love?

How about they are all 21 years old in the same draft, who you taking to build around?

Shaq, Bron, Duncan then Kobe.

[Svendiggity]

Shaq, Bron, Duncan then Kobe.

Same.

Still love that a Kobe lead team plays with grit and tenacity. Those Kobe lead teams a few years back were fierce competitors. The others are easier to play with and build around though.

[Gabuyaux]

Duncan
Kobe
Shaq
LeBron

[SexSymbol]

All-Time GOAT List:

1. MJ
2. Kareem
3. Wilt
4. LeBron
5. Kobe
6. Shaq
7. Duncan
8. Bird
9. Magic
10. Russell

11. Hakeem

So it's.. LeBron, Kobe, Shaq and lastly Duncan tbqh.

1.Russell
2.MJ
3.Kareem
4.Bird
5/6.Kobe
5/6.Magic
7.Duncan
8.Shaq
9.Wilt
10.Hakeem

[JerrySeinfeld]

Duncan
Kobe
Shaq
LeBron

[JerrySeinfeld]

Duncan
Kobe
Shaq
LeBron

:cheers:

[toxicxr6]

Duncan
Shaq
Lebron
Kobe

Kobe is by far the worst on that list

[Paul George 24]

Shaq, Bron, Duncan then Kobe.
BRON IS A LOSER,CAN'T COMPARE THE OTHER 2 :no:

[Paul George 24]

All-Time GOAT List:

1. MJ
2. Kareem
3. Wilt
4. LeBron
5. Kobe
6. Shaq
7. Duncan
8. Bird
9. Magic
10. Russell

11. Hakeem

So it's.. LeBron, Kobe, Shaq and lastly Duncan tbqh.

LEBRON AIN'T EVEN TOP 15,AND U PUT HIM AT 4 :roll:

[Vertical-24]

Duncan
Shaq
Lebron
Kobe

Kobe is by far the worst on that list

Which really isn't an insult considering they all hold physical advantages over him and are All-Time greats in their own right :oldlol:
It'd be wise to take any great Bigman over a great Perimeter player (not named Michael Jordan) to build a team around. That's just principle.

If we're just comparing ability..

I'd take Shaq over Duncan in terms of all-around play, particularly if we're talking Peaks. If we're talking career, i'm taking both Duncan and Kobe over him due to longevity and ability to play at an elite level for unprecedented amounts of time.

But in response to OP, you're absolutely right. They're easily the best of the Post-Jordan era and i'm gonna miss all three once they're gone.

[ArbitraryWater]

Bron>Shaq>Duncan>Kobe

[HurricaneKid]

Dirk and KG deserve mention here. Its easy to defend either.

[West-Side]

Kobe/Duncan > Shaq > LeBron.
Sorry I look at the complete package.
Duncan & Kobe both have won championships without another superstar on their team. They are winners in every sense of the word. I just don't see Shaq & LeBron the same way.

LeBron & Shaq, however, are more dominant players.
They have the Wilt syndrome though, to a lesser extent.

[inclinerator]

duncan is better thAn shaq, look at their h2h numbers

[Rocketswin2013]

Kobe/Duncan > Shaq > LeBron.
Sorry I look at the complete package.
Duncan & Kobe both have won championships without another superstar on their team. They are winners in every sense of the word. I just don't see Shaq & LeBron the same way.

LeBron & Shaq, however, are more dominant players.
They have the Wilt syndrome though, to a lesser extent.
Fisher/Horry > Pippen > Kobe/Duncan > Shaq > LeBron

That winning ability. :bowdown:

[Heavincent]

Shaq > Duncan > Kobe > Bran

[Derka]

Shaq, Bron, Duncan then Kobe.

Pretty much this.

[r0drig0lac]

duncan is better thAn shaq, look at their h2h numbers
bingo

[Rooster]

Shaq > Duncan > Kobe > Bran

That's how I ranked these guys. Since MJ retired, one of these guys have been on NBA Finals ever since.

[Rooster]

duncan is better thAn shaq, look at their h2h numbers

Numbers does not reflect that Spurs were playing illegal zone against Shaq with the Admiral and Samaki and Horry were the ones who's keeping Duncan in check and Phil only used Shaq on Duncan in the last 3-4 minutes of the game.

[Cold soul]

1 A) Kobe
1 B) Duncan
2) Shaq
3) Lebron

Shaq is the best player out of the group just not best overall career.

[HOoopCityJones]

duncan is better thAn shaq, look at their h2h numbers

Look at Duncan and Kobe's.

[Kvnzhangyay]

1a) shaq
1b) duncan
2) lebron
3) kobe

Shaq's pure dominance was just so amazing

[FKAri]

Literally everyone has posted all four in a different order :lol

EDIT - my opinion:

Shaq > Duncan > LeBron > Kobe

in terms of all 21 years old and who I'd draft as per OP's scenario

[TheCorporation]

LEBRON AIN'T EVEN TOP 15,AND U PUT HIM AT 4 :roll:
Not even top 15 now :oldlol: Damn no wonder youre so red...

[And1AllDay]

Duncan
Shaq
Lebron
Kobe

Kobe is by far the worst on that list

Duncan always had a great team around him and a great coach, I wonder how he would've done in someone else's shoes. With that in mind tho, 3 Finals MVPs and his longevity is incredible.

[Hey Yo]

Kobe/Duncan > Shaq > LeBron.
Sorry I look at the complete package.
Duncan & Kobe both have won championships without another superstar on their team. They are winners in every sense of the word. I just don't see Shaq & LeBron the same way.

LeBron & Shaq, however, are more dominant players.
They have the Wilt syndrome though, to a lesser extent.
Who, besides Shaq, was the other superstar when LA defeated Indiana in the 2000 Finals?

[SouBeachTalents]

Who, besides Shaq, was the other superstar when LA defeated Indiana in the 2000 Finals?

Lol, ok, Kobe might not have been a "superstar" in 2000 yet, but he was still a top 10 player and really good second option. Shaq did win with a superstar SG for his other 3 titles though

[Hey Yo]

Lol, ok, Kobe might not have been a "superstar" in 2000 yet, but he was still a top 10 player and really good second option. Shaq did win with a superstar SG for his other 3 titles though
One could technically argue that Wade really wasn't looked as a superstar until after the 2005 postseason.

Really good player going in, superstar after the 2005 season was over.

[TheMarkMadsen]

One could technically argue that Wade really wasn't looked as a superstar until after the 2005 postseason.

Really good player going in, superstar after the 2005 season was over.


They won in 06

[Hey Yo]

Thanks for the correction