Kobe never went all out in the regular season...

[stalkerforlife]

He did what he had to do, but he didn't push it to the limit.

He routinely rested during games he knew the team would win; rested while actually on the court.

He cared more about winning titles.

He could've had 5 MVP awards or more had he pushed himself and stat padded in meaningless games.

[bdreason]

You must have missed '05-'06 Kobe.

[The Iron Fist]

You must have missed '05-'06 Kobe.
You made his point for him.

[Young X]

You must have missed '02-'03 Kobe.

[Mr. Jabbar]

op didnt miss a thing :bowdown: :bowdown: :applause:

[STATUTORY]

Kobe earned his MVP in the western conference finals every season, where the championship was really won

[stalkerforlife]

Kobe earned his MVP in the western conference finals every season, where the championship was really won

Bingo.

[SouBeachTalents]

Kobe earned his MVP in the western conference finals every season, where the championship was really won

Shaq was better in both the '00 & '02 WCF

[InsanityKills]

OP blessing ISH with indisputable knowledge.

WHAT a PLAYER.

What a POSTER.

WHAT A FVCKING TIME TO BE ALIVE!

[Straight_Ballin]

OP blessing ISH with indisputable knowledge.

WHAT a PLAYER.

What a POSTER.

WHAT A FVCKING TIME TO BE ALIVE!

REAL TALK!

[aj1987]

He did what he had to do, but he didn't push it to the limit.

He routinely rested during games he knew the team would win; rested while actually on the court.

He cared more about winning titles.

He could've had 5 MVP awards or more had he pushed himself and stat padded in meaningless games.
Kobe from '00-'13: 39 MPG and 21 shots a game with 1 MVP
LeBron for his career: 39 MPG and 20 shots a game with 4 MVP's

[toprange]

He did what he had to do, but he didn't push it to the limit.

He routinely rested during games he knew the team would win; rested while actually on the court.

He cared more about winning titles.

He could've had 5 MVP awards or more had he pushed himself and stat padded in meaningless games.
Right on target. Couldn't have said it better my self :bowdown: :applause:

[Mr Feeny]

You must have missed 2016:( unfortunately he only managed 16 wins:roll:

[ralph_i_el]

Kobe had multiple seasons of 40+ mpg :facepalm

[konex]

Him going all-out in 2013 basically ended him as an elite player

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15186931/last-true-days-kobe-bryant

[choppermagic]

The benefit of winning championships early was that he got to see how much more important it was to be healthy in the post season so its no surprise if he didn't go all out in the regular season.

[Nilocon165]

Basketball is boring

[ArbitraryWater]

so no longevity for Kobe...?











































What longevity? :banana: :lol

[SwayDizzle]

when we speak of longevity we speak of Kobe. The prime example of what it means to persevere beyond unmeasurable odds to come out on top as a winner. can you really speak of longevity when you haven't had to go thru any trials and tribulations? both mental and physical? what good is it if you haven't had to earn the title. kobe has been thru it all

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

OP blessing ISH with indisputable knowledge.

WHAT a PLAYER.

What a POSTER.

WHAT A FVCKING TIME TO BE ALIVE!


:biggums: :biggums: Weren't you a Bran stan like 2 weeks ago?

:coleman: :coleman: :coleman:

[Smoke117]

meltdown

[CP3PO]

So he was casually chucking?

[I know you are]

Of course he didn't most seasons. When Kobe goes all out (aka hogs the ball), the Lakers lose more. See 2005-06, see 2004 Finals. Lakers were best when he deferred. See 2000-02 when Shaq was the focus. See 2010 Finals when they finally beat the Celtics and Pau was the real MVP. Kobe lucked out that voting focused more on points in 2010 Finals and 2009 the competition was just weak enough for him to gun for FMVP and win.

[InsanityKills]

:biggums: :biggums: Weren't you a Bran stan like 2 weeks ago?

:coleman: :coleman: :coleman:
Don't know what you're talking about dude, been a Kobe stan since day 1.:cheers:

[Dray n Klay]

Kobe :bowdown: :rockon:

[riseagainst]

Kobe :bowdown: :rockon:


:applause:

glad you have finally come to your senses. Enjoy the enlightenment.

:rockon: