Do people believe Kobe's personality is contrived?

[QUOTE=AK47DR91]Not me, I gave him that recognition back in 2006 and I am a Kobe-hate.

I mean I still dislike the guy but I can't deny how great his perimeter range is compared to MJ, as well as other all-time greats.[/QUOTE]
Jordan's perimeter game is superior to Kobe's, and he's also better at creating shots for himself in the perimeter.

As far as Jordan's 3 point shooting, look at his stats the first few years when he was only taking bailout 3 pointers, and look at his stats in 1989-90, when he decided to make the 3 point shot a part of his game. The one year that he decided to take a lot 3 pointers, he shot better than Kobe in 12 out of 13 seasons. (Not counting Kobe's rookie year since the 3 point line was shorter.)

[QUOTE=jstern]Jordan's perimeter game is superior to Kobe's, and he's also better at creating shots for himself in the perimeter.

As far as Jordan's 3 point shooting, look at his stats the first few years when he was only taking bailout 3 pointers, and look at his stats in 1989-90, when he decided to make the 3 point shot a part of his game. The one year that he decided to take a lot 3 pointers, he shot better than Kobe in 12 out of 13 seasons. (Not counting Kobe's rookie year since the 3 point line was shorter.)[/QUOTE]

Again, FG% doesn't say much.

Shaq had unbelievable seasons with high FG%, but does that mean he's a better shooter than MJ?

Wow the same people that always hate, hating. And the same ones that always stan, stanning. Like you really thought you would get reasonable answers.

[QUOTE=JM720]Wow the same people that always hate, hating. And the same ones that always stan, stanning. Like you really thought you would get reasonable answers.[/QUOTE]

That's why I always try to be objective.

The hate is pathetic...:facepalm

[QUOTE=TheLogo]Again, FG% doesn't say much.

Shaq had unbelievable seasons with high FG%, but does that mean he's a better shooter than MJ?[/QUOTE]
Comprehension low. I'm talking about 3pt shooting percentage.

[QUOTE=andgar923]No question about it.

It seems almost silly at times.

Its not even a case of "is Kobe trying too hard?", because he IS trying too hard, and only a noob wouldn't see this.

Hell.... even KPAH (Alphawolf) has mentioned this numerous times, and he's the no.1 Kobe stan on the planet!!

I think this is part of why many people dislike him and Bron is following his footsteps.

But to be fair to Kobe.... this is the norm in this generation.[/QUOTE]

I think that was a perfect spot for the word noob. I wish noob got more airtime on sports shows. "THE LAKERS ARE TAKING THE RING, ONLY A NOOB WOULD DISAGREE."

But, that aside... I don't think he tries too hard any more. You gotta realize what it's like. Look at people like Paris Hilton or Lindsay Lohan. When you are thrust into the spotlight at a young age you develop a fake personality to cope... and it's built on what you think people want from you. But I don't see Kobe as a 30 year old man trying to be anything but himself. I think that part is over.

-Smak

I believe people try to say Kobe copies MJ, so they can prop up MJ.

That is not the case because Kobe has his own style.

It's pathetic how people try to hype up Jordan, long after he's retired, by saying Kobe copies him.

How come nobody is saying OJ Mayo is copying Jordan or Lebron or Wade? People want to take the best player today, Kobe, and compare him to Jordan, therefore, they can say MJ is better because Kobe copied him.

It's like saying Ferrari is copying BMW.

If Kobe wanted to be MJ, he would have murdered his father.

His scowl shit and I'm so serious at playoffs press conferences are clearly inventions of his and not his personality. You don't just start gerbil-facing more than a decade into your career act act all hard all of a sudden. Fake. Fake. Fake.

Gotta love the Jordan Jockers jumping in here when his image is he most contrived in the history of sports. No athlete has ever been as protected.

[QUOTE=TheLogo]I believe people try to say Kobe copies MJ, so they can prop up MJ.

That is not the case because Kobe has his own style.

It's pathetic how people try to hype up Jordan, long after he's retired, by saying Kobe copies him.

How come nobody is saying OJ Mayo is copying Jordan or Lebron or Wade? People want to take the best player today, Kobe, and compare him to Jordan, therefore, they can say MJ is better because Kobe copied him.

It's like saying Ferrari is copying BMW.[/QUOTE]

At this point, there is nothing anyone could do to really hype or prop up Jordan. We all know what most believe he is. We all know the benchmark he set. People gotta realize that if you are comparing someone to MJ that they are large shoes to fill.....very large.

No one talks about OJ because he doesn't mimic Jordan. Neither does LeBron or Wade. Sure, OJ may have a similar jumpshot or Wade may play like an early MJ but that's about it. With Kobe, you seen the on the court skills AND mannerisms. Everything seems to forced.

I find it funny that people are getting offended over this and coming to defend Kobe. Stop it. No one is denying his talent or that he's a legend so what gives? What this article is saying isn't hard to see.

[QUOTE=TheLogo]
It's like saying Ferrari is copying BMW.[/QUOTE]

Jordan : Ferrari
[IMG]http://ferrari-f430-screensaver-by-bigblogbonan.smartcode.com/images/sshots/ferrari_f430_screensaver_by_bigblogbonan_24288.jpeg[/IMG]

Kobe : ??

[IMG]http://www.abikestore.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000003/eldorado-cruiser-women.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Mr Clutch Melo]Jordan : Ferrari
[IMG]http://ferrari-f430-screensaver-by-bigblogbonan.smartcode.com/images/sshots/ferrari_f430_screensaver_by_bigblogbonan_24288.jpeg[/IMG]

Kobe : ??

[IMG]http://www.abikestore.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000003/eldorado-cruiser-women.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Kobe would be a Lamborghini.

[QUOTE=thejumpa] With Kobe, you seen the on the court skills AND mannerisms. Everything seems to forced.
[/QUOTE]

So he's forcing his skills on us?

How do you force skill?

Kobe's personality is contrived? Is that all you've got? That's just a lame criticism that by design is impossible to prove or disprove. Kobe is intense during the playoffs. He scowls and talks trash, big f**king deal. I think Kobe singled out Battier because much was being made by the announcers about Battier's "hand in the face" defense on Kobe. It's not that hard to figure out.

Haters must be out of legitmate complaints about Kobe so they start in on this bullsh*t. Nice try douchebags.