Kobe has the GOAT work ethic

[Ca$H]

Ok, but J.R. Smith, even by NBA standards, is and always has been a very good athlete. You're making it seem like Kobe has overcome nearly impossible lack of physical gifts and tools, and it's only because of his work ethic he's as good as he is.

You mentioned Larry Bird, but Kobe was more physically gifted than Bird. The only thing Bird has on Kobe is his height. Other than that, he wasn't ever as good of an athlete as Kobe; not as good of a leaper, not as quick, not as fast, etc.

Not only. But primarily. If JR Smith had Kobe's work ethic then he would be Kobe's equal.

[KG215]

Not only. But primarily. If JR Smith had Kobe's work ethic then he would be Kobe's equal.

Ok, but there are literally dozens and dozens of players like that throughout NBA history. It doesn't simply mean Kobe has the GOAT work ethic.

[jstern]

I've seen the dude workout multiple times at the ARC at UC Irvine during the summer. There were no cameras to film that beast putting in work.

I didn't say he didn't work hard.