Of course Kobe's a franchise player -- that's a stupid question to ask.
He has yet to show whether he can be a successful franchise player, however. I think he will be, though; just not as successful as some people seem to think he'll be.
Of course Kobe's a franchise player -- that's a stupid question to ask.
He has yet to show whether he can be a successful franchise player, however. I think he will be, though; just not as successful as some people seem to think he'll be.
If asking it is a stupid question, you'd be surprised reading some of these responses:
Of course Kobe's a franchise player -- that's a stupid question to ask.
There are a decent a number of people who don't think so...
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Originally Posted by LJJ
If players like Oden, Amare, Howard, Jefferson and Anthony have a chance to get there, so does Okafor.
Also, I guess you could put Kobe and KG up there, but I wouldn't. They weren't that good this last season.
Incidentally... this is another instance where KG gets little to no respect and it has be scratching me head, I have to admit.
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Originally Posted by Manute for Ever!
Kobe is not a franchise player. Chicago do not have a franchise player and have built a (reasonably) balanced roster of excellent role players. If we got Kobe, I would be devistated.
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Originally Posted by Manute for Ever!
Not a troll at all, I respect Kobes abilities, but he can't seem to carry a team, is a constant disruption with his trade demands due to lack of team success, and he hasn't made his teammates better. He is an excellent second-fiddle, but as of yet (this may change as he is now reaching his true prime), he hasn't been able to carry anything. You mentioned Kidd as a good player, but not a franchise player and this is where I see Kobe. Kidd is an all time great, as will be Kobe, but I think they are both players that are better off being pieces of a larger puzzle. Stockton would not be half as great without Malone, Jordan didn't win anything until Pippen emerged, Kidd and Kobe need some decent help, then they will be franchise players. Strictly MY opinion.
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Originally Posted by Real Men Wear Green
What has Bryant done to show himself to be a franchise player for a Champ? Shaq was the main man on that Laker three-peat and since he's been gone it's been first round or nothing. At least Wade won a Finals MVP over O'Neal.
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Originally Posted by Darius
Personally I would put Dirk and Kobe on the 2nd list.
Dirk has had GREAT supporting casts in recent years but hasn't been able to bring it all home.
Kobe is the best individual player in the L but his play style hasn't shown (for more than brief flashes) that is can lead a team to a championship.
There are a decent a number of people who don't think so...
some of those people are pretty confused i think. Once Kobe is in a place where a team can be built around him and doesnt deliver, he can then be knocked. But how can one of the best players in the world not be a franchise player?
KG is a franchise player. He was The Twolves. Same thing with him, the good supporting cast was only there for a tiny bit and he got them to the WCF.
The Lakers have garbage players. No body wants their trash so theyre not going to be able to improve and put the right pieces around Kobe. Their best move is to send Kobe to some other team for some young guys and picks.
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