Damn, I wish Kobe's 2009/2010 Lakers were in the league today

[sportjames23]

At least we'd have a player with killer instinct and a competitive nature to challenge GS and the team to back him up. The only player in the league who has no fear of the Warriors is GOATbrook, but unfortunately even he's not reliable enough to stop them.

The so-called best player in the game sure as hell doesn't have the fire to step up to the challenge. :facepalm

[Dray n Klay]

To be fair since Bird, the only player to have that type of killer instinct is LeBron (See Game 6 vs Boston)


Bird and Bron are the only players to possess that killer instinct since the 70's

[Mr. Jabbar]

brans killer instinct

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[FreezingTsmoove]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Just imagine the intensity that Bynum, Gasol, and Artest would bring

And if they get bounced, they go out like real men. Throwing elbows and flagrant fouling every guard in sight

[Showtime2001]

brans killer instinct

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:applause: :applause:

[Mr. Jabbar]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Just imagine the intensity that Bynum, Gasol, and Artest would bring

And if they get bounced, they go out like real men. Throwing elbows and flagrant fouling every guard in sight

http://nextimpulsesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/BYNUM_IS_SCUM.gif

[sportjames23]

brans killer instinct

http://14544-presscdn-0-64.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/water-fight.jpg

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[riseagainst]

Kobe would absolutely feast on the spotlight and the pressure. It would definitely be an epic duel between Curry and Kobe. The two GOATs!

:bowdown:
:rockon:

[Showtime2001]

Bran family right now

http://s29.postimg.org/hxozl5g5j/q8_ZAJbz.png

[game3524]

Seeing how GS had problems with OKC's size, they would have had major problems with those LA teams

Granted, Fisher on Curry is instant BBQ chicken.:oldlol:

[BigBoss]

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[NBAGOAT]

lakers wouldn't be able to switch at all with bynum or gasol and ofc everyone remembers fisher not doing well vs just good pg's. BBQ chicken indeed.

[bigkingsfan]

A perimeter oriented team swept the shit out of them one year later.

[imnew09]

lakers wouldn't be able to switch at all with bynum or gasol and ofc everyone remembers fisher not doing well vs just good pg's. BBQ chicken indeed.


On the other hand, Lakers big would destroy GSW.

Look at OKC, Steve Adams manhandled GSW and Kanter also scored easily against GSW

[NBAGOAT]

On the other hand, Lakers big would destroy GSW.

Look at OKC, Steve Adams manhandled GSW and Kanter also scored easily against GSW

as Laker fans have always felt the need to bring up, Bynum wasn't a big factor in the playoffs those years. Gasol be great, but he's not going suddenly go for 30ppg in a series especially playing with Kobe. He play maybe even worse that he did in 10 playoffs since only really the Celtics had guys to guard him. Draymond's still a great defender even if short, bogut is not a joke matchup at all. Those 09/10 Lakers were really good but I think it's pretty easy to argue the last 4 champions were better killer instinct or not.

[Jacks3]

lol

It's hilarious how people still think those Laker teams had some sort of unstoppable front-line. Bynum was largely irreverent in the 08-10 playoffs. Nobody is going to be scared of him and his 6 ppg/4 rpg. Odom played a far bigger and more important role on those teams, but he's still just a very role-player whose impact came mostly on defense/on the boards. He's certainly not a guy you worry about offensively.

Pau was a great player, but again, we're not talking about some sort of dominant MVP level player.

Prime Kobe is the one that's going to scare the shit out of this Warriors team.

[Quickening]

lol

It's hilarious how people still think those Laker teams had some sort of unstoppable front-line. Bynum was largely irreverent in the 08-10 playoffs. Nobody is going to be scared of him and his 6 ppg/4 rpg. Odom played a far bigger and more important role on those teams, but he's still just a very role-player whose impact came mostly on defense/on the boards. He's certainly not a guy you worry about offensively.

Pau was a great player, but again, we're not talking about some sort of dominant MVP level player.

Prime Kobe is the one that's going to scare the shit out of this Warriors team.

Kobe dropping 25 ppg on 40 percent shooting isn't going to scare them whatsoever, those Lakers teams would get blown out.

[StephHamann]

At least we'd have a player with killer instinct and a competitive nature to challenge GS and the team to back him up. The only player in the league who has no fear of the Warriors is GOATbrook, but unfortunately even he's not reliable enough to stop them.

The so-called best player in the game sure as hell doesn't have the fire to step up to the challenge. :facepalm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOaaO5rENns

they got destroyed by wheelchair Peja Stojakovic and Jason Terry, just imagine Klay and Curry unleashing 3s on them

:biggums:

[IllegalD]

Kobe dropping 25 ppg on 40 percent shooting isn't going to scare them whatsoever, those Lakers teams would get blown out.


How?

With Curry dropping 15 PPG on 42% FG? :confusedshrug: :roll:

[brownmamba00]

ron artest guarding steph curry would be a sight to see :oldlol:

[HOoopCityJones]

How?

With Curry dropping 15 PPG on 42% FG? :confusedshrug: :roll:

Got em. :roll:


Steph Curry alone is gonna shit on every argument people try to use to discredit Kobe. Guy plays significantly worse in the Finals than regular season, like hella significantly and he's on pace to lose FMVP to a Teammate for the second year in a row...As the best player on his Team.:confusedshrug:

But haters been shitting on Kobe for years for averaging similar scoring averages and more assists and Clutch play than prime MDE Shaq.

[JohnnySic]

They didn't have the wing players to defend this GS team. They would dominate the paint though.

[keep-itreal]

Just imagine the intensity that Bynum, Gasol, and Artest would bring

And if they get bounced, they go out like real men. Throwing elbows and flagrant fouling every guard in sight
:roll: :roll:

[ImKobe]

A perimeter oriented team swept the shit out of them one year later.

those weren't the 09/10 Lakers

2011 Kobe was injured, Phil got cancer, Pau's girlfriend got smashed by Shannon Brown

2009 Lakers are a perfect match-up with the current Warriors

Pau
Odom
Ariza
Kobe
Fisher

Lakers are kind of built like OKC this year only that their bigs are better (Pau and Bynum are gonna give more efficient points than Westbrook) and their team is more balanced on the offensive end. Kobe was a willing passer and a team player depending on what teams they matched up against.


if a 36 yr old Kobe was able to drop 44 on this same Warriors defense a prime Kobe could definitely do work against this team. He always feasted against GS because Klay couldn't defend him in the post and Pau/Odom/Bynum would feast with how much attention Kobe would be drawing against a team that plays small anyway, Bogut isn't going to be able to keep up with Pau and Bynum all game, he'd be worn out after the first half.

Lakers were pretty good at defending the three, ranked 3rd in 09 in opponent 3pt% despite allowing the 3rd most 3-point attempts in the league that year.

Lakers also got shooters. Kobe can get his shot, Ariza shot 48% from 3 for the Playoffs, Odom shot 51%, Fisher was hitting clutch 3s in the Finals.

Kobe's 30/6/6 on 27 PER .238 WS/48 >> Curry's 25/6/6 on 24 PER .188 WS/48 in these Playoffs and 14.5 in the Finals vs Kobe averaging 32 on better efficiency


So Kobe would easily be the best player in the series and Warriors would have their hands full trying to guard him all while the Lakers' bigs are destroying them inside, not to mention the fact that Phil Jackson would out-coach Kerr.

[SpaceJam]

I miss Kobe :(

[ImKobe]

I miss Kobe :(

don't have one scorer currently in the league as talented as him

name me one player that has as many moves as KB did

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QJUKn9IFdQ

http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/512b69c269bedda316000016/kobe-crossover.gif

[GINOBILI!]

To be fair since Bird, the only player to have that type of killer instinct is LeBron (See Game 6 vs Boston)


Bird and Bron are the only players to possess that killer instinct since the 70's
Congrats he had killer instinct for a game. Where does it go in the Finals?

[tpols]

hate to say it but they would get worked .. they have absolutely nobody to guard Curry, they have the perfect tandem to throw at Pau (green/bogut), and Pau gets spooked easily by loud mouth, physical types, just look what KG did to him. Lakers have no bench, and Warriors have Iggy to throw at Kobe.. Not even mentioning curry and klay dragging slow laker big men out to the perimeter and dicing them up, I dont think it would be close.

[keep-itreal]

don't have one scorer currently in the league as talented as him

name me one player that has as many moves as KB did

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QJUKn9IFdQ

http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/512b69c269bedda316000016/kobe-crossover.gif

Curry would've done the exact same except shoot a 3 instead of a 2.

Curry > Kobe

[tamaraw08]

Curry would've done the exact same except shoot a 3 instead of a 2.

Curry > Kobe

:facepalm
This is the biggest myth that needs to stop.
Curry can always get his own shot regardless. False
MJ or any other defender can stop Curry. False
atleast 70% of the time Curry gets his points off screens, some times double screens. He either catch and shoot or gets a favorable match up like a 6-9 or taller AND SLOWER player has to switch. That big defender a lot of time have to switch bec Curry can just pull up in half a second or Curry's screener can easily roll for an easy layup or if there's another rotator/help, he can pass to an open teammate for 3pt shot.

[tpols]

for those that remember what chris paul did in 2011, dragging the big men out on switches and hitting shot after shot on them .. it'd be like that unfortunately.

[riseagainst]

Let's be honest here. Curry is the better player than prime Kobe. But Kobe's killer instinct and will is not matched by anyone else except MJ.

[ShawkFactory]

Let's be honest here. Curry is the better player than prime Kobe. But Kobe's killer instinct and will is not matched by anyone else except MJ.
:facepalm

[Quickening]

How?

With Curry dropping 15 PPG on 42% FG? :confusedshrug: :roll:
Huh? They are arguably the most stacked team ever, it doesnt matter if Curry is shooting like finals Kobe. They're still scoring over 100ppg

[HylianNightmare]

Those lakers wouldn't beat GSW

[UK2K]

Let's be honest here. Curry is the better player than prime Kobe. But Kobe's killer instinct and will is not matched by anyone else except MJ.
:banghead: :confusedshrug:

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[Hey Yo]

At least we'd have a player with killer instinct and a competitive nature to challenge GS and the team to back him up. The only player in the league who has no fear of the Warriors is GOATbrook, but unfortunately even he's not reliable enough to stop them.

The so-called best player in the game sure as hell doesn't have the fire to step up to the challenge. :facepalm
LOL @ the OP brown nosing Kobe stans.

First he was making love threads to Jabbar earlier in the year and now he just said "hell with it....I'll start one that shows I'm ready to blow all Kobe stans in hopes of getting their acceptance."

:roll:

[ImKobe]

for those that remember what chris paul did in 2011, dragging the big men out on switches and hitting shot after shot on them .. it'd be like that unfortunately.

And what happened to Chris Paul's team in that series?

Pau/Odom/Bynum wiped the floor with their front court. Kobe didn't even need to score that much because Hornets averaged 89 points for the series. Lakers can live with Curry scoring an efficient 20-30 points.

[tpols]

And what happened to Chris Paul's team in that series?

Pau/Odom/Bynum wiped the floor with their front court. Kobe didn't even need to score that much because Hornets averaged 89 points for the series. Lakers can live with Curry scoring an efficient 20-30 points.

steph curry is on another level at doing what Paul was doing in that series.. and warriors have klay as well, plus way better supporting cast. I mean .. are we really comparing the strength of the hornets to golden state ? cmon now.

The warriors back up PG is better than the Lakers starting PG.. the warriors backup SF is better than Lakers starting SF, and its a bad matchup because of the slowfooted nature of LA's bigs on the perimeter.

[sportjames23]

I miss Kobe :(

After 20 years of watching him, I didn't think I'd miss him. But, man I do. :(

[sportjames23]

LOL @ the OP brown nosing Kobe stans.

First he was making love threads to Jabbar earlier in the year and now he just said "hell with it....I'll start one that shows I'm ready to blow all Kobe stans in hopes of getting their acceptance."

:roll:

You say something, loser?

[TheMarkMadsen]

I love how the people hating on the lakers are citing the 2011 and 2012 teams when this thread is about the 09 and 10 lakers.

:lol :lol

09 Lakers are completely different from the 11 or 12 lakers.

Younger & hungrier

[SamuraiSWISH]

Citing 2011 Lakers is dumb. Injuries, fatigue, older ... 3x straight Finals trips. And Kobe had a lot of nagging injuries that season. Gasol was done mentally. 2009 team was hungriest and best of that bunch.

And lol at recent former Kobe stans riseagainst and tpols totally flip flopping and now saying current Stephen Curry is better than Kobe ever was.

:oldlol:

Peak Kobe of 2003, 2006 - 2008 would be a nightmare for Golden State. Even in 2013 and 2014, Mamba was giving them work.

[PJR]

Lol when Golden State goes to their death lineup with Draymond
At the 5, those Laker teams literally get wiped off the floor. Matchup nightmare.

The only teams in the last several years who would fair a decent shot are the 2008 celtics with a healthy KG the 2012-13 Heat.

If you don't have a big who can't defend ball screen switches at a close to an elite level (like KG who is arguably the GOAT at it, or Bosh who is very good), you're not beating them.

[Jameerthefear]

lmao at the ****ing laker teams. the warriors would wipe the floor with those teams.

[Levity]

artest on green would be so fun to watch.

[CAstill]

Citing 2011 Lakers is dumb. Injuries, fatigue, older ... 3x straight Finals trips. And Kobe had a lot of nagging injuries that season. Gasol was done mentally. 2009 team was hungriest and best of that bunch.

And lol at recent former Kobe stans riseagainst and tpols totally flip flopping and now saying current Stephen Curry is better than Kobe ever was.

:oldlol:

Peak Kobe of 2003, 2006 - 2008 would be a nightmare for Golden State. Even in 2013 and 2014, Mamba was giving them work.


Exactly! These guys aren't Kobe stans, let them ride on that Curry wagon. Prime mamba would absolutely destroy Curry and would single-handedly beat the Warriors himself. Gasol would be a nightmare too, and Arizona would put work in.

[choppermagic]

Exactly! These guys aren't Kobe stans, let them ride on that Curry wagon. Prime mamba would absolutely destroy Curry and would single-handedly beat the Warriors himself. Gasol would be a nightmare too, and Arizona would put work in.

For sure.

People forget that the Lakers were embarrassed by the Celtics in 2008 and we playing with fire in their bellies to prove themselves. Kobe especially. he would have gone ape-crazy to win that year. A triple big man rotation that can't be matched today (or even back then) would grab all the rebounds in the game. And for 3 point threats...THE MACHINE!! ha ha

[tpols]

And lol at recent former Kobe stans riseagainst and tpols totally flip flopping and now saying current Stephen Curry is better than Kobe ever was.


is there a ghost in this thread ? lol

I didn't say that.. dont put words in my mouth. I've likened Currys playoff run the past two years to any of Kobe's outside 2000, and would have 09 or 08 Kobe as best player on the floor.

But the warriors have much more to throw at Kobe and Pau than the Lakers have to throw at Curry and Klay. Warriors are a much more well rounded team outside of their best players and have better depth as well. They are basically a top 5 team of all time at worst, and the Lakers were never nothing crazy all time, just an above average championship team.

we all know why you cant give golden state any props though. :oldlol:

[CAstill]

is there a ghost in this thread ? lol

I didn't say that.. dont put words in my mouth. I've likened Currys playoff run the past two years to any of Kobe's outside 2000, and would have 09 or 08 Kobe as best player on the floor.

But the warriors have much more to throw at Kobe and Pau than the Lakers have to throw at Curry and Klay. Warriors are a much more well rounded team outside of their best players and have better depth as well. They are basically a top 5 team of all time at worst, and the Lakers were never nothing crazy all time, just an above average championship team.

we all know why you cant give golden state any props though. :oldlol:

You can say GS was a better team but that doesn't mean they'd win a series. The best player in the world always trumps the best team. As long as they don't have garbage as their teammates.

[game3524]

Lol when Golden State goes to their death lineup with Draymond
At the 5, those Laker teams literally get wiped off the floor. Matchup nightmare.

The only teams in the last several years who would fair a decent shot are the 2008 celtics with a healthy KG the 2012-13 Heat.

If you don't have a big who can't defend ball screen switches at a close to an elite level (like KG who is arguably the GOAT at it, or Bosh who is very good), you're not beating them.

It would be a problem if LA stuck with Pau/Bynum at the four and five, but if they are rolling with the LO/Pau combo, then they are quick enough to defend the ball screen switches and they would still be long enough to make GS uncomfortable in terms of finishing around the rim. On top of that they would kill them on the boards.

GS had issues with OKC's length and that Lakers team had some serious size and unlike OKC, were a high IQ team.

[tpols]

You can say GS was a better team but that doesn't mean they'd win a series. The best player in the world always trumps the best team. As long as they don't have garbage as their teammates.

not only do I feel they are better team but they have a favorable matchup. and that bolded line is just ridiculous.

[CAstill]

not only do I feel they are better team but they have a favorable matchup. and that bolded line is just ridiculous.

It's not ridiculous and it shows you don't really play ball. You always make the best player team captain of team 2 and make him choose second to even out the teams. The best player always can take over games, put the team on his shoulders and carry them to the win. It's what Jordan, Kobe, and Shaq did. Only recently have they made these superstar teams to counteract.

[tpols]

It's not ridiculous and it shows you don't really play ball. You always make the best player team captain of team 2 and make him choose second to even out the teams. The best player always can take over games, put the team on his shoulders and carry them to the win. It's what Jordan, Kobe, and Shaq did. Only recently have they made these superstar teams to counteract.

i'm sorry dude :roll:

[riseagainst]

And lol at recent former Kobe stans riseagainst and tpols totally flip flopping and now saying current Stephen Curry is better than Kobe ever was.

:oldlol:



You stupid ass dumb fck. I have always said Curry is better than prime Kobe since the middle of this year. Guess what, Curry is a better offensive player than MJ ever was as well. Eat sh1t.

:cheers:

[NBAGOAT]

It's not ridiculous and it shows you don't really play ball. You always make the best player team captain of team 2 and make him choose second to even out the teams. The best player always can take over games, put the team on his shoulders and carry them to the win. It's what Jordan, Kobe, and Shaq did. Only recently have they made these superstar teams to counteract.

and what if you let the the other team captain pick everyone for his team first and give the guys left over to the best player. I'm almost sure the other team would win unless the best guy was kobe and all the other guys were guys you usually see at the gym. MJ 88-90 and Kobe 06-07 are pretty obvious counterexamples to your point.

[Da_Realist]

GSW will always look like the better team when you only talk about their strengths and never give the other team a fair analysis of their strengths and how they would force GSW to make adjustments.

Just because no team today (aside from OKC) had a way to exploit the weaknesses and tendencies of GSW doesn't mean they don't have things to exploit. GSW committed 20 turnovers last game and still won by 40. They wouldn't enjoy such a discrepancy against other championship teams.

[CAstill]

and what if you let the the other team captain pick everyone for his team first and give the guys left over to the best player. I'm almost sure the other team would win unless the best guy was kobe and all the other guys were guys you usually see at the gym. MJ 88-90 and Kobe 06-07 are pretty obvious counterexamples to your point.

THe's whole point was made for Kobe and Jordan. When you're the best in the world and you have adequate help, you can beat the best teams.

[Da_Realist]

THe's whole point was made for Kobe and Jordan. When you're the best in the world and you have adequate help, you can beat the best teams.

Not all the time. Especially if the other team also has a supernatural talent capable of boosting his team just as much in his own way.

[NBAGOAT]

THe's whole point was made for Kobe and Jordan. When you're the best in the world and you have adequate help, you can beat the best teams.

another serious question then how many teams did MJ and Kobe actually beat that were better when they were close to being the best in the league. Can't think of anyone for Kobe in 09,10 besides the Celtics and only maybe the Suns and Jazz for the Bulls and none of those are obviously better.

[CAstill]

You stupid ass dumb fck. I have always said Curry is better than prime Kobe since the middle of this year. Guess what, Curry is a better offensive player than MJ ever was as well. Eat sh1t.

:cheers:


:roll:
Just log off. Don't compare players who never gave a damn about efficiency stats to those who specifically do. Let me know when Curry ever scores over 60.

[SamuraiSWISH]

You stupid ass dumb fck. I have always said Curry is better than prime Kobe since the middle of this year. Guess what, Curry is a better offensive player than MJ ever was as well. Eat sh1t.

:cheers:
As obvious ... you're dumb. How can one year of Curry going bananas be equal to or greater than like 6 seasons from Kobe that were as good or better. Let's not even talk about the defensive side of the ball.

Hell, 37 year old Kobe had Curry in a straight jacket earlier this season.

And yes, full on kool-aid. Curry is better than Jordan offensively. All 17 ppg in the Finals of him. While his team is still blowing teams out by 25 to 30 in average.

Imagine '87 to '98 Jordan scoring just 17 ppg for a series. You think the Bulls are dominating?

:oldlol:

'88 to '93 Jordan is the best offensive player of all time. Individually.

The next best I saw was 2003, 2006 and 2006 Kobe. Curry wasn't better as an individual player or scorer than a number of other guys as well.

[CAstill]

As obvious ... you're dumb. How can one year of Curry going bananas be equal to or greater than like 6 seasons from Kobe that were as good or better. Let's not even talk about the defensive side of the ball.

Hell, 37 year old Kobe had Curry in a straight jacket earlier this season.

And yes, full on kool-aid. Curry is better than Jordan offensively. All 17 ppg in the Finals of him. While his team is still blowing teams out by 25 to 30 in average.

Imagine '87 to '98 Jordan scoring just 17 ppg for a series. You think the Bulls are dominating?

:oldlol:

'88 to '93 Jordan is the best offensive player of all time. Individually.

The next best I saw was 2003, 2006 and 2006 Kobe. Curry wasn't better as an individual player or scorer than a number of other guys as well.


:cheers:

[sportjames23]

You stupid ass dumb fck. I have always said Curry is better than prime Kobe since the middle of this year. Guess what, Curry is a better offensive player than MJ ever was as well. Eat sh1t.

:cheers:

rise has lost his damn mind. :facepalm

[Cold soul]

As obvious ... you're dumb. How can one year of Curry going bananas be equal to or greater than like 6 seasons from Kobe that were as good or better. Let's not even talk about the defensive side of the ball.

Hell, 37 year old Kobe had Curry in a straight jacket earlier this season.

And yes, full on kool-aid. Curry is better than Jordan offensively. All 17 ppg in the Finals of him. While his team is still blowing teams out by 25 to 30 in average.

Imagine '87 to '98 Jordan scoring just 17 ppg for a series. You think the Bulls are dominating?

:oldlol:



'88 to '93 Jordan is the best offensive player of all time. Individually.

The next best I saw was 2003, 2006 and 2006 Kobe. Curry wasn't better as an individual player or scorer than a number of other guys as well.


Damn shut this down already damn. :bowdown: :bowdown:

[SwayDizzle]

As obvious ... you're dumb. How can one year of Curry going bananas be equal to or greater than like 6 seasons from Kobe that were as good or better. Let's not even talk about the defensive side of the ball.

Hell, 37 year old Kobe had Curry in a straight jacket earlier this season.

And yes, full on kool-aid. Curry is better than Jordan offensively. All 17 ppg in the Finals of him. While his team is still blowing teams out by 25 to 30 in average.

Imagine '87 to '98 Jordan scoring just 17 ppg for a series. You think the Bulls are dominating?

:oldlol:

'88 to '93 Jordan is the best offensive player of all time. Individually.

The next best I saw was 2003, 2006 and 2006 Kobe. Curry wasn't better as an individual player or scorer than a number of other guys as well.
wow shut it down

[CAstill]

another serious question then how many teams did MJ and Kobe actually beat that were better when they were close to being the best in the league. Can't think of anyone for Kobe in 09,10 besides the Celtics and only maybe the Suns and Jazz for the Bulls and none of those are obviously better.

Kobe
Rockets 09 - to me the rockets were a better team than the rest of the Lakers, Kobe was the difference.
10 Suns - Their stats were off the chain, this was Nash's best chance at a title. Kobe was just too much.
Celtics 10 - this series was as close as you can get. They just finished playing in the finals recently. Both teams weren't as good as their previous championship teams. 08 celtics better than 10, as lakers 09 better than 10 as well. Celtics had more firepower across the board but Kobe willed home the series.

Jordan
93 suns - Should of been the Suns year but goat gonna goat lol.
96 magic - hard to consider anyone better than a team who just got 72 - 10 but they should of came up with a way to win. They beat them the year before and we're the younger team with experience. Jordan killed them and swept their dreams away
98 Jazz - Someone had to knock the Bulls off, they can't win a second threepeat in a row right? What better than the team that almost beat the Bulls in the previous finals who had the reigning mvp? They had the Revenge edge plus the Bulls had to be getting tired right? Nope Jordan put those dreams to rest with that game six kill.

[Smoke117]

Pau Gasol wouldn't be able to persevere over Kobe's chucking and carry the Lakers past the Warriors.

[NBAGOAT]

Kobe
Rockets 09 - to me the rockets were a better team than the rest of the Lakers, Kobe was the difference.
10 Suns - Their stats were off the chain, this was Nash's best chance at a title. Kobe was just too much.
Celtics 10 - this series was as close as you can get. They just finished playing in the finals recently. Both teams weren't as good as their previous championship teams. 08 celtics better than 10, as lakers 09 better than 10 as well. Celtics had more firepower across the board but Kobe willed home the series.

Jordan
93 suns - Should of been the Suns year but goat gonna goat lol.
96 magic - hard to consider anyone better than a team who just got 72 - 10 but they should of came up with a way to win. They beat them the year before and we're the younger team with experience. Jordan killed them and swept their dreams away
98 Jazz - Someone had to knock the Bulls off, they can't win a second threepeat in a row right? What better than the team that almost beat the Bulls in the previous finals who had the reigning mvp? They had the Revenge edge plus the Bulls had to be getting tired right? Nope Jordan put those dreams to rest with that game six kill.

wait Rockets :wtf:. I mean at full strength maybe but they were injured. No one at the time thought it would go seven. Disagree with the Suns too even though that's a good one. Their best chance was still 07 and they had a better team that year too since they had no Marion in 10. Finally disagree with Magic even if their talent is great since the Bulls were 72-10. Grant being injured is also a factor and the Bulls were justmuch deeper(Orlando had no bench).

[CAstill]

wait Rockets :wtf:. I mean at full strength maybe but they were injured. No one at the time thought it would go seven. Disagree with the Suns too even though that's a good one. Their best chance was still 07 and they had a better team that year too since they had no Marion in 10. Finally disagree with Magic even if their talent is great since the Bulls were 72-10. Grant being injured is also a factor and the Bulls were justmuch deeper(Orlando had no bench).


Rockets were better without tmac, sucks they lost yao in the series. The Suns played all year without marion and still went further in the Playoffs than they've ever been before. No excuses. 96 magic still should of figured it out.