Whoa, wait.. Why didn't Kobe win rookie of the year??

[Gus Hemmingway]

How did ROTY voters pass on him? What?

Any good explanation?

[Dr Hawk]

Because he sucked

7.6/1.9/1.3 on .41 FG%

But you know what? He fought his way to become a Top 10 player of all-time by working hard. That's a lesson we all should learn

[ISHGoat]

Because he sucked

7.6/1.9/1.3 on .41 FG%

But you know what? He fought his way to become a Top 10 player of all-time by working hard. That's a lesson we all should learn
:yaohappy:

[buddha]

2nd greatest shooting guard of all-time wasn't even the best rookie. What an inspiration hard-workbe and determinationbe should be to us all.

[Dr Hawk]

2nd greatest shooting guard of all-time wasn't even the best rookie. What an inspiration hard-workbe and determinationbe should be to us all.
:bowdown: :bowdown:

[Jameerthefear]

Because he sucked

7.6/1.9/1.3 on .41 FG%

But you know what? He fought his way to become a Top 10 player of all-time by working hard. That's a lesson we all should learn
http://i.imgur.com/3xpIBLm.png

[Dr Hawk]

:yaohappy:

Yes he is

[TripleA]

Why was Bron gifted a rookie of the year?

[kennethgriffin]

kobe didnt win rookie of the year because he wasnt the best rookie

[NBAplayoffs2001]

He had a really mediocre rookie season. Granted for a 15th overall pick, his stats aren't all that bad. He was also an 18 year old who was stuck on the depth chart between two all star guards in Eddie Jones (he was a very similar athlete to rookie Kobe too, just more experienced and a better player at the time) and Van Exel (he played PG and Kobe never was really a PG so he was kind of stuck in rotation).

I'm sure no one saw Kobe's rookie season and said, I can see this guy drop 80+ points in one game.

[ISHGoat]

Yes he is

Its not because he worked hard that many idiots consider him top 10. He is considered top 10 by retards such as yourself because of circumstance. Put any above average swingman on those laker teams and they also win 5 rings.

[AirBonner]

2nd greatest shooting guard of all-time wasn't even the best rookie. What an inspiration hard-workbe and determinationbe should be to us all.
Most missed field goals ever. What an inspiration :cheers:

[kennethgriffin]

He had a really mediocre rookie season. Granted for a 15th overall pick, his stats aren't all that bad. He was also an 18 year old who was stuck on the depth chart between two all star guards in Eddie Jones (he was a very similar athlete to rookie Kobe too, just more experienced and a better player at the time) and Van Exel (he played PG and Kobe never was really a PG so he was kind of stuck in rotation).

I'm sure no one saw Kobe's rookie season and said, I can see this guy drop 80+ points in one game.


Per 36min he averaged 18ppg, 4rpg, 3apg, 2spg on 42%fg's, 38% threes, 82% ft's






for a 17 year old thats phenomenal

he wasnt mediocre in any way shape or form. he just played 15 minutes per game and did a great job while he was in there

[Dr Hawk]

Its not because he worked hard that many idiots consider him top 10. He is considered top 10 by retards such as yourself because of circumstance. Put any above average swingman on those laker teams and they also win 5 rings.

He has 14 superstar years. That's why he is in the Top 10

[ISHGoat]

He has 14 superstar years. That's why he is in the Top 10

He has a great case due to longevity. But he was never dominant. Even his best season doesnt match up to an average season for most ATGs. His impact on winning the dam game for his team is just does not match up. Someone like Charles Barkley or Karl Malone >> Kobe.

[AngelEyes]

Per 36min he averaged 18ppg, 4rpg, 3apg, 2spg on 42%fg's, 38% threes, 82% ft's






for a 17 year old thats phenomenal

he wasnt mediocre in any way shape or form. he just played 15 minutes per game and did a great job while he was in there




He was 18.

[AnaheimLakers24]

He has a great case due to longevity. But he was never dominant. Even his best season doesnt match up to an average season for most ATGs. His impact on winning the dam game for his team is just does not match up. Someone like Charles Barkley or Karl Malone >> Kobe.
This gross worthless euro thinks he sounds like the zen master when he talks ball but he just sounds like a drooling virgin retard. Go get a boyfriend loser

[34-24 Footwork]

Why was Bron gifted a rookie of the year?

Underrated post. Melo was CLEARLY better.

[ISHGoat]

This gross worthless euro thinks he sounds like the zen master when he talks ball but he just sounds like a drooling virgin retard. Go get a boyfriend loser
http://cdn.gifbay.com/2013/04/how_i_feel_seeing_everyone_complaining_about_the_c olors-41646.gif

[Dr Hawk]

He has a great case due to longevity. But he was never dominant. Even his best season doesnt match up to an average season for most ATGs. His impact on winning the dam game for his team is just does not match up. Someone like Charles Barkley or Karl Malone >> Kobe.

RS Malone > RS Kobe

but Playoffs Kobe clearly > Playoffs Malone, that's why Kobe is over Malone.

Barkley was a defensive liability for the entirety of his career, unlike Kobe.

Also, Kobe definitely was a dominant offensive player, for 14 years

[kennethgriffin]

He was 18.


for a 17,18,19,20,21,22 year old his per 36min stats were phenomenal his rookie year

[sportjames23]

Underrated post. Melo was CLEARLY better.


True dat.

[Akrazotile]

He has a great case due to longevity. But he was never dominant. Even his best season doesnt match up to an average season for most ATGs. His impact on winning the dam game for his team is just does not match up. Someone like Charles Barkley or Karl Malone >> Kobe.



http://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/162529335-e1402435894191.jpg

[Gus Hemmingway]

He has a great case due to longevity. But he was never dominant. Even his best season doesnt match up to an average season for most ATGs. His impact on winning the dam game for his team is just does not match up. Someone like Charles Barkley or Karl Malone >> Kobe.
:cheers: :cheers:


Got damn, what a time

[9erempiree]

He didn't win it because the lack of playing time.

At least we can all agree that if he was given playing time...he would have won it.

Rookie of the year isn't a big award.

[Dr Hawk]

He didn't win it because the lack of playing time.

At least we can all agree that if he was given playing time...he would have won it.

Rookie of the year isn't a big award.

He wouldn't have won it even playing 48 minutes a night.

Allen Iverson: 23.5/4.1/7.5/2.1

[Mr. Jabbar]

op got bukkaked in his own thread :roll:

[Mr. Jabbar]

Rookie of the year isn't a big award.

every little thing helps when you are 2/6 :lol

[Kobe_6/8]

Because he didn't play enough minutes to qualify.

[Showtime2001]

Its not because he worked hard that many idiots consider him top 10. He is considered top 10 by retards such as yourself because of circumstance. Put any above average swingman on those laker teams and they also win 5 rings.
Clearly you are mad just accept the L and move on.

[TheBigVeto]

How did ROTY voters pass on him? What?

Any good explanation?

He sucked like he always does.

[Hey Yo]

He didn't win it because the lack of playing time.

At least we can all agree that if he was given playing time...he would have won it.

Rookie of the year isn't a big award.
And that lack of playing was due to him and his camp saying Kobe would play/sign with the Lakers only. They were already a contender and knew he would ride the pine, instead of starting ahead of Eddie Jones.

If he would have let the Nets draft him with the 8th pick overall like they wanted to, he would have gotten the playing time and a chance at ROY......but he took the easy way with LA instead of trying to build a contender with NJ.

[knicksman]

No need for these petty awards when youre 5/7. Just give it to losers like bran.

[Nick Young]

The voting was rigged against Mamba.

[SpaceJam]

kobe didnt win rookie of the year because he wasnt the best rookie

Most intelligent post I've seen from you, sums up why :cheers:

OP just wanted a reason to talk about Kobe :bowdown:

[TheImmortal]

Not enough PT.. came off the bench on a veteran squad. Plus Del Harris hated him. Worked his way to a starting spot and a superstar. Earned not given.


OP = rekt.. just like every other LeBrontard stan

[FreezingTsmoove]

If yall dont think Kobe is top 10 then Bron is right behind Scottie Pippen all time

:lol

Rookie of the Year :lol

We just gonna act like Melo didnt get robbed for that award guys???

Turned his team around win record around and made the playoffs in the blood bath western conference while having Earl Boykins as a rotation player :lol :lol

[tmacattack33]

This is a great example of how people here try to talk about the past even though they might not have even been born back then.

The OP clearly was not watching the NBA in 1996, yet decided to make a post about it

[riseagainst]

pretty amazing. No one foresaw his real potential as a top 10 player of all time. Dude was played on the bench for two years and he still became top 10.

:bowdown:

[AlphaWolf24]

How did ROTY voters pass on him? What?

Any good explanation?


First Guard ever drafted outta HS in NBA history IIRC....2nd player drafted outta HS in over 20 years.

it was a diffrent time/era..HS - Pro players were not expected to play much..especially guards.

besides..

http://www.glamour.com/images/entertainment/2013/04/prom-brandy-kobe-bryant-w352.jpg

vs..

http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af45/thinkpositive/woman_may_sue_over_stolen_michael_jordan_love_lett er.jpg

things worked out great for Kobe.....Top 6 alltime player.

[DrainMD]

Because he sucked

7.6/1.9/1.3 on .41 FG%

But you know what? He fought his way to become a Top 10 player of all-time by working hard. That's a lesson we all should learn

Whats your Top 10 look like?

[Gileraracer]

Bron had extra treatment from his rookie year on. Melo was clearly better, more ppg and more rpg with more wins for his team. ROBBERY