Who would you rather build your team around - David Robinson or Kobe Bryant?

[QUOTE=Scholar]If I'm building to win, I'd go with DRob only because in today's generation of the NBA, there wouldn't be a threat for him in the post. He'd probably average 25-30 ppg in the post alone.

If I'm building to draw large crowds and sell merchandise, Kobe wins by a landslide.



Now I don't want anyone to assume I'm calling DRob a better winner than Kobe because 5 rings don't lie, but this is also an assumption that we're starting this hypothetical franchise from today onward, which means Kobe would be just another 6'6" shooting guard in the league, albeit one who would make his defense look foolish practically night in, night out.
All while Robinson would be a 7'0" center with the best footwork in the modern era.[/QUOTE]

This, David Robinson would be a nasty mismatch for any "Center" today, he would abuse this small ball era....

[QUOTE=gengiskhan]If Hakeem is in Draft, I'll pick him over MJ.

If [B][SIZE="7"]Kobe [/SIZE][/B]is in Draft, I'll pick him over MJ.

If D'rob is in Draft, I'll pick him over MJ.

If Ewing is in Draft, I'll pick him over MJ.

If Shaq is in Draft, I'll pick him over MJ.

B'Ball is built for Center to DOMINATE. Perimeter talent is unproven at Pro level unless you are talking about Gawdbe. Cant risk it with MJ, rather have Kobe.[/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You]Bosh is the guy who's game reminds me of David.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, if you're Helen Keller.

[QUOTE=Cali Syndicate]if Bosh was on crack and steroids, then yes.[/QUOTE]

So Howard's game is more like David's because of the muscles? Howard's game is around the rim overpowering people. David's game was more finesse.

[QUOTE=gengiskhan]D'rob with SCRUBS got to 1st round Post season & even 2nd Round post season. '

90s SAS franchise was completely D'Rob DEPENDENT.

Kobe with SCRUBS couldn't FAILED to make it to Post season.
Kobe BIGGER CHOKER as he lost series after going up 3-1.
Kobe BIGGER CHOKER for not showing up in Game 7 of Suns series.

Where is Kobe's consistency here?[/QUOTE]
Lol dude never in his career had a worse team than Kobe in 07. If anything, more people would have Rodman over Pau Gasol so when was Roberson excuse of losing in the first round in 94?

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You]So Howard's game is more like David's because of the muscles? Howard's game is around the rim overpowering people. David's game was more finesse.[/QUOTE]

A bigger, more athletic, more powerful, more physical, much better at everything and MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (notice the "Much") more defensive version of Bosh... yes... :)

[QUOTE=pauk]A bigger, more athletic, more powerful, more physical, much better at everything and MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (notice the "Much") more defensive version of Bosh... yes... :)[/QUOTE]

OK. Who said he was as good as Robinson? I said his game reminded me of him. Howards certainly doesn't despite being bigger. more athletic, more physical and much more defensive than Bosh. On the offensive side of the ball Bosh's game is much, more similar to Dave's.

David Robinson

A dominant big man would be invaluable in today's league because of lack of competition.

David Robinson would fit like a glove at current Spurs.It's hard to imagine any team being able to beat them

prime Robinson
Splitter/Diaw
Leonard/Jax
Green/Manu
Parker

Wouldn't any of these big men from the 90s have a much tougher time in the post in today's game due to the change in defensive rules? You can basically leave an extra man back in the post at all times.

[QUOTE=Doctor Rivers]Wouldn't any of these big men from the 90s have a much tougher time in the post in today's game due to the change in defensive rules? You can basically leave an extra man back in the post at all times.[/QUOTE]

Robinson was a hell of a passer and had a good face up game, smooth midrange jumper. Double teams would be useless if you surround him with good shooters and/or slashing/cutting wings. Give him too much attention and his team kills you and he'd put up guardlike assist numbers.

That said I couldn't decide who to take. I always loved Robinson's skillset, but he always seemed to lack the hunger of other (star)players.

I always thought of Robinson like the Russian dude from Rocky IV.

He's become underrated. He was great, an athletic specimen, mechanically good at everything and one of the best team defensive centers you'll ever see...but give me Kobe.

Kobe based on looks alone, people will get more fans on your team and add his jordanesque game, this is no contest :confusedshrug:

[QUOTE=24r2][B]Kobe based on looks alone[/B], people will get more fans on your team and add his jordanesque game, this is no contest :confusedshrug:[/QUOTE]
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If I don't know their future, Robinson without thinking twice. If I know their future, Kobe. Now if I'm a GM, I may go with Robinson even if I know their future, but if I'm an owner I definitely go with Kobe.

[QUOTE=Doctor Rivers]Wouldn't any of these big men from the 90s have a much tougher time in the post in today's game due to the change in defensive rules? You can basically leave an extra man back in the post at all times.[/QUOTE]

It's the otherway around, some like Bosh would get destroyd by C in the 90's.

let's see, the GOAT, Kobe Bryant vs D. Robinson....

yeah I'll take the GOAT, Kobe Bryant.

[QUOTE=gengiskhan]If Hakeem is in Draft, I'll pick him over MJ.

If Kareem is in Draft, I'll pick him over MJ.

If D'rob is in Draft, I'll pick him over MJ.

If Ewing is in Draft, I'll pick him over MJ.

If Shaq is in Draft, I'll pick him over MJ.

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I don't agree with everyone on this list... I'd pick Hakeem, Shaq, Kareem, Russell, Wilt, Duncan over Kobe or Jordan if I was starting a team AND knew careers.
DRob, Ewing, etc (the next tier), I would pick Jordan or Kobe.

I'm not saying the above Centers are better than Jordan or Kobe (they're not better than Jordan, and some of them are better than Kobe), but I think it would be easier to build a winning team around the C.

[QUOTE=kuniva_dAMiGhTy]Yeah, if you're Helen Keller.[/QUOTE]

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I would say Robinson's game is similar to Kevin Garnett.

[QUOTE=Overdrive]Robinson was a hell of a passer and had a good face up game, smooth midrange jumper. [B]Double teams would be useless if you surround him with good shooters and/or slashing/cutting wings.[/B] Give him too much attention and his team kills you and he'd put up guardlike assist numbers.

That said I couldn't decide who to take. I always loved Robinson's skillset, but he always seemed to lack the hunger of other (star)players.[/QUOTE]

Replace Dwight with DRob on those recent Magic teams and I see Orlando winning one or two championships at least. Dwight's supposed to be this era's best center and he averaged 15 ppg in the Finals. Pathetic for a star player.

D-Rob.

Then I'd hope he is injured one season, so my team can tank and grab Duncan in the draft, because D-Rob + Duncan >> Kobe. Otherwise, Kobe >>>> D-Rob.

[QUOTE=24r2]Kobe based on looks alone, people will get more fans on your team and add his jordanesque game, this is no contest :confusedshrug:[/QUOTE]

more women would follow the team for sure :applause:

regular season hero vs one of the greatest winners in nba history. so hard to choose. :rolleyes:

really easy to choose. Kobe for sure. Proven winner, clutch, just a better overall player. :confusedshrug: