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RsxPiimp
10-27-2008, 10:56 PM
i heard he's shooting somewhere in the lines of 40% clip and a whole lotta turnovers. (along with 2 finals losses as the "main" guy)



but please prove me wrong.

lefty
10-27-2008, 11:06 PM
Yes

RsxPiimp
10-27-2008, 11:18 PM
Yes

proof nigga

TheMadHatter
10-27-2008, 11:36 PM
Worst performing superstar in the history of the NBA Finals with 3 NBA Championship Rings.

TDMVPDPOY
10-28-2008, 12:40 AM
Worst performing superstar in the history of the NBA Finals with 3 NBA Championship Rings.

co-sign shaq

he had his chance

TheMadHatter
10-28-2008, 12:49 AM
co-sign shaq

he had his chance

Hater.

The argument holds no weight and you know it. Kobe has 3 rings, period. There is nothing you can say to diminish the fact that he has 3 NBA Finals rings that he legitimately earned.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:05 AM
dont listen to superwald. he a playa hater fo life

Warlord23
10-28-2008, 01:20 AM
You do the math ..

2000: 15.2 ppg 4 rpg 4 apg 36.6% FG
2001: 24 ppg 7 rpg 5 apg 41.5% FG
2002: 26.8 ppg 5 rpg 5 apg 51% FG
2004: 22.6 ppg 2.8 rpg 4.4 apg 38% FG
2008: 25.7 ppg 4.7 rpg 5 apg 40.5% FG


Jordan's lowest NBA Finals PPG = 27.3
Bryant's highest NBA Finals PPG = 26.8

TheMadHatter
10-28-2008, 01:26 AM
You do the math ..

2000: 15.2 ppg 4 rpg 4 apg 36.6% FG
2001: 24 ppg 7 rpg 5 apg 41.5% FG
2002: 26.8 ppg 5 rpg 5 apg 51% FG
2004: 22.6 ppg 2.8 rpg 4.4 apg 38% FG
2008: 25.7 ppg 4.7 rpg 5 apg 40.5% FG


Jordan's lowest NBA Finals PPG = 27.3
Bryant's highest NBA Finals PPG = 26.8

How many more Kobe threads are you haters going to create?

It's clearly obvious you're still bitter about all the times Kobe has owned your Spurs over they years. So Kobe isn't Jordan, tell me something I don't fucking know.

Your team is old and over the hill. Get ready for a long period of sucktitude as Duncan declines. You had your fun, 4 rings in 10 is great. But now, the Lakers are back as they always are. Ready to 3-peat all over this motherfucker again.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:27 AM
You do the math ..

2000: 15.2 ppg 4 rpg 4 apg 36.6% FG
2001: 24 ppg 7 rpg 5 apg 41.5% FG
2002: 26.8 ppg 5 rpg 5 apg 51% FG
2004: 22.6 ppg 2.8 rpg 4.4 apg 38% FG
2008: 25.7 ppg 4.7 rpg 5 apg 40.5% FG


Jordan's lowest NBA Finals PPG = 27.3
Bryant's highest NBA Finals PPG = 26.8

last i check jordan wasnt the only nba player to play in the finals


dnt turn this into a jordan kobe thread

m33p0
10-28-2008, 02:51 AM
clyde drexler when his portland faced the bulls.

nick anderson (okay, he ain't a star) - biggest choke in the finals ever.

Allanon
10-28-2008, 02:59 AM
Ready to 3-peat all over this motherfucker again.

Yup.

mystargtr34
10-28-2008, 03:23 AM
If you compare the MVP's, then yes, i would say he is.

turiaf for president
10-28-2008, 08:33 AM
How many more Kobe threads are you haters going to create?

It's clearly obvious you're still bitter about all the times Kobe has owned your Spurs over they years. So Kobe isn't Jordan, tell me something I don't fucking know.

Your team is old and over the hill. Get ready for a long period of sucktitude as Duncan declines. You had your fun, 4 rings in 10 is great. But now, the Lakers are back as they always are. Ready to 3-peat all over this motherfucker again.

well said.

monosylab1k
10-28-2008, 09:01 AM
The argument holds no weight and you know it. Kobe has 3 rings, period. There is nothing you can say to diminish the fact that he has 3 NBA Finals rings that he legitimately earned.

Robert Horry has 7. He won 7 rings, period, and there's nothing you can say to diminish it. 7>3. Therefore, Horry>Kobe. Hell, Horry>Jordan.

IronMexican
10-28-2008, 09:48 AM
Robert Horry has 7. He won 7 rings, period, and there's nothing you can say to diminish it. 7>3. Therefore, Horry>Kobe. Hell, Horry>Jordan.

I'd rather have Charles Barkley's like than Horry's.

Mister Sinister
10-28-2008, 10:11 AM
The funny thing is they know it too. They can see the stars have lined up all over again in La La land. Thats why Pop was pissing his pants bitching and moaning last season when we pulled off "the heist." These next six season will be much better than the Shaq/Kobe era.
Was Pop the only one "pissing his pants bitching and moaning," or is my memory playing tricks on me?

stretch
10-28-2008, 10:20 AM
You do the math ..

2000: 15.2 ppg 4 rpg 4 apg 36.6% FG
2001: 24 ppg 7 rpg 5 apg 41.5% FG
2002: 26.8 ppg 5 rpg 5 apg 51% FG
2004: 22.6 ppg 2.8 rpg 4.4 apg 38% FG
2008: 25.7 ppg 4.7 rpg 5 apg 40.5% FG


Jordan's lowest NBA Finals PPG = 27.3
Bryant's highest NBA Finals PPG = 26.8

ownage of a kobe knobslobber at its finest.

z0sa
10-28-2008, 10:25 AM
Its not Kobe's fault. He can't drag a bunch of softass pussies like Gasol, Odom, and Sasha to a title. Let's all hope Bynum can assume that leadership position.

hater
10-28-2008, 10:29 AM
Its not Kobe's fault. He can't drag a bunch of softass pussies like Gasol, Odom, and Sasha to a title. Let's all hope Bynum can assume that leadership position.

why not? Jordan dragged even worse bums to 6 rings.

z0sa
10-28-2008, 10:32 AM
why not? Jordan dragged even worse bums to 6 rings.

Which is why its important Bynum assumes that leadership position, since it is clear Kobe simply isn't capable

lefty
10-28-2008, 10:38 AM
co-sign shaq

he had his chance

+1

xtremesteven33
10-28-2008, 10:45 AM
why not? Jordan dragged even worse bums to 6 rings.



not true.

spurs_fan_in_exile
10-28-2008, 10:47 AM
I'm not that great at tracking down series stats but based on reputations alone I'd like to see what numbers KG and the Mailman put up in their finals appearances.

hater
10-28-2008, 11:00 AM
not true.

prove it

Kai
10-28-2008, 11:01 AM
You do the math ..

2000: 15.2 ppg 4 rpg 4 apg 36.6% FG
2001: 24 ppg 7 rpg 5 apg 41.5% FG
2002: 26.8 ppg 5 rpg 5 apg 51% FG
2004: 22.6 ppg 2.8 rpg 4.4 apg 38% FG
2008: 25.7 ppg 4.7 rpg 5 apg 40.5% FG


Jordan's lowest NBA Finals PPG = 27.3
Bryant's highest NBA Finals PPG = 26.8

Well that would end the argument if the question was "Who was better in the finals, Kobe or Jordan?"

Seriously, if you want to make a case for anyone being the worst at anything, don't compare him to Michael Jordan.

z0sa
10-28-2008, 11:02 AM
not true.

Kobe's "bums" include Shaq, Payton, Malone, Gasol, and Odom.
Jordan had Pippen.

Open your eyes, fool.

spurs_fan_in_exile
10-28-2008, 11:24 AM
While Kobe's supporting casts were overall better than Jordan's, it's totally unfair to cast off the Bulls role players as "bums" during the championship years. While Pippen was the only other real All Star caliber player to pair with Jordan the Bulls were always stocked with quality "dirty work" big men like Horace Grant and Dennis Rodman and clutch snipers like Paxson and Kerr.

xtremesteven33
10-28-2008, 11:26 AM
Jordan had:

Pippen (50 greatest of all time)
Rodman (One of the greatest rebounders/defenders of all time)
R Harper (One of the best defenders/guards of that time)
S kerr (The greatest 3 point shooter in the history of the NBA-% wise)
T Kukoc (6th man of the year in 1996 and one of the best off the becnh in the league)


he had a great team...

TheMACHINE
10-28-2008, 11:26 AM
why not? Jordan dragged even worse bums to 6 rings.

:nope

stretch
10-28-2008, 12:11 PM
First of all, Payton and Malone came as old men. Jordan had Pippen, Horace Grant, Rodman, Ron Harper, Kerr, and Paxson. You need to open your eyes, fool.

Pippen and Grant were both soft bitch-made chokers in their early years as well. Remember the "migrane"? Pippen was so full of BS for that one. Paxson and Kerr weren't great players at all. Good shooters, but nothing more. What about Will Perdue? Soft. BJ Armstong? Out of control. Stacy King? Soft and dumb. Jordan's first title team was full of soft, dumb players that he eventually transformed into a 3-peat team. He didn't get Rodman or Harper until his second three-peat.

dbreiden83080
10-28-2008, 12:13 PM
In terms of what the media likes to build him up to be, compared to what he has done without Shaq, you better believe it...

hater
10-28-2008, 12:13 PM
Jordan would have easily won a ring with 2008 laker role players. Kobe can't cause he ain't a true leader on the court.

That is why Lakers will never win a ring with Kobe as the only superstar.

Shaq was the true leader in the Laker championship years.

and Jordan's role players <<<<<< Kobe's role players. it's not even close.

What would Kobe do with Will Perdue or Luc Longley as his starting center. :lmao

stretch
10-28-2008, 12:16 PM
Jordan would have easily won a ring with 2008 laker role players. Kobe can't cause he ain't a true leader on the court.

That is why Lakers will never win a ring with Kobe as the only superstar.

Shaq was the true leader in the Laker championship years.

and Jordan's role players <<<<<< Kobe's role players. it's not even close.

What would Kobe do with Will Perdue or Luc Longley as his starting center. :lmao

I think if you replaced Kobe with Lebron, the Lakers would have beat the Celtics. Kobe is a terrible leader. He might have a more developed game, but whats the use of a developed game if all you do is shoot fade-aways on a team that already relies completely on the jumpshot? Lebron would have been attacking like a mofo and gotten his teammates more easy shots, unlike Kobe who played soft as crap.

dbreiden83080
10-28-2008, 12:17 PM
Jordan would have easily won a ring with 2008 laker role players. Kobe can't cause he ain't a true leader on the court.

That is why Lakers will never win a ring with Kobe as the only superstar.

Shaq was the true leader in the Laker championship years.

and Jordan's role players <<<<<< Kobe's role players. it's not even close.

What would Kobe do with Will Perdue or Luc Longley as his starting center. :lmao

Not too mention the Laker fans that like to say "Jordan needed Pippen for all those rings" like Pippen is the equal of Shaq, so we can't hold that against Kobe. Pippen is going to the hall of fame mainly because of Jordan. If he didn't have 6 rings, he'd likely not even be considered for the hall.

stretch
10-28-2008, 12:20 PM
If he didn't have 6 rings, he'd likely not even be considered for the hall.

Exactly. Take away all his rings, he doesnt even sniff the HOF. Take away Shaq's rings, he still waltzes in as one of the most dominating players ever.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:23 PM
Kobe's "bums" include Shaq, Payton, Malone, Gasol, and Odom.
Jordan had Pippen.

Open your eyes, fool.

jordan had pippen?

how about dennis rodman and horace grant? WTF? both were all stars.


toni kukoc was also equivalent to what gasol was in europe.


you're a fucking idiot fool



i want better reasoning than this.

hater
10-28-2008, 12:25 PM
the machine > Kukoc

stretch
10-28-2008, 12:29 PM
jordan had pippen?

how about dennis rodman and horace grant? WTF? both were all stars.


toni kukoc was also equivalent to what gasol was in europe.


Gasol > Kukoc

Rodman didn't come till the second three-peat.

Grant was a soft whiny bitch and needed Jordan to make him an all-star.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:30 PM
Pippen and Grant were both soft bitch-made chokers in their early years as well. Remember the "migrane"? Pippen was so full of BS for that one. Paxson and Kerr weren't great players at all. Good shooters, but nothing more. .

youre the biggest idiot of them all.


using this logic, pau gasol is also a soft bithc made choker failing to win A PLAYOFF GAME/SERIES until he came to the lakers.


kwame brown was the worst # 1 draft pick of all time and yet this fool sniffed victories againsta heavily favored suns.


lamar odom was playing second fiddle to a rookie wade.


and wtf did a dominant and young shaq won? NOTHING. he choked himself too against the rockets.




grant is severely underrated to these young cats who doesnt know shit about basketball. they think of him as this huy who wears goggles. but a lot of these fools does not know grant was a 14 ad 10 player with immense toughness.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:32 PM
Gasol > Kukoc

Rodman didn't come till the second three-peat.

Grant was a soft whiny bitch and needed Jordan to make him an all-star.

gasol>kukoc?


ur a dumbass. learn their importance in the euro league. kukoc was never given a chance to star in the nba. he's easily a 20pt 7 rebs 5 assists type of guy you loser


your mom was a soft whiny bitch too, thats why u were conceived.:lol

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:33 PM
no more posts from strecth please.


i dont need a troll like him using the same excuse non thinking basketball fans uses.



next pls:sleep

Cry Havoc
10-28-2008, 12:33 PM
This thread is ridiculous. No one, not even Laker fans, are going to argue that Kobe compares to MJ in the playoffs. NO one does. 6 rings in a modern era of sports is unheard of.

However, to say Kobe is the worst playoff performer ever is... well, it's stupid. I'm surprised Laker fans have taken the bait so fully. Kobe doesn't elevate his game in the playoffs as much as he might, but he's still a very good playoff performer. For a chucker. ;)

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:34 PM
the machine > Kukoc

kukoc>your whole ancestor.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:35 PM
I'm not that great at tracking down series stats but based on reputations alone I'd like to see what numbers KG and the Mailman put up in their finals appearances.




i think this is the first legit post ive seen in this thread so far.



quit the mj/kobe comparisons because its fucking old and redundant.



lets go from here.

hater
10-28-2008, 12:36 PM
no more posts from strecth please.


i dont need a troll like him using the same excuse non thinking basketball fans uses.



next pls:sleep

INTERNET TOUGH GUY ALERT

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hater
10-28-2008, 12:37 PM
gasol>kukoc?


ur a dumbass. learn their importance in the euro league. kukoc was never given a chance to star in the nba. he's easily a 20pt 7 rebs 5 assists type of guy you loser


your mom was a soft whiny bitch too, thats why u were conceived.:lol

you're a fucking moron. The importance of euro league is ZERO at NBA level.

"importance of euroleague" :lmao :lmao Stupid troll

Gasol >>>> Kukoc
Odom >>> Kukoc

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:39 PM
you're a fucking moron. The importance of euro league is ZERO at NBA level.

"importance of euroleague" :lmao :lmao Stupid troll

Gasol >>>> Kukoc
Odom >>> Kukoc
you're a queer who likes to suck mexican cocks.

how do you think Gms and scouts assess european talent ?
NBA LIVE?:lmao:downspin:

u have down syndrome. go fuck urself upside down:lmao

hater
10-28-2008, 12:40 PM
"importance of euroleague"

:lmao still laughing at this. what a retard.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:41 PM
INTERNET TOUGH GUY ALERT

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7564/l6d11d9ab14b9166d179941ai4.jpg

wwaaaaaahhhh theres a tough guy help me help me



wow ur a waste of skin, go cry in a corner u EMO.

hater
10-28-2008, 12:44 PM
"kukoc > Gasol"

:lmao

funny stuff

Kukoc was the true definition of a Euro Bum.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:48 PM
ur a fucking clitoris who needs to get rubbed. go get attention somewhere.



in europe, we just look at who has the coolest name and pick them:lmao, we dont need to watch their games.


why? coz like hater, we are faggots who likes to take it from behind:lmao:lmao:lmao

hater
10-28-2008, 12:50 PM
This thread is ridiculous. No one, not even Laker fans, are going to argue that Kobe compares to MJ in the playoffs. NO one does. 6 rings in a modern era of sports is unheard of.

However, to say Kobe is the worst playoff performer ever is... well, it's stupid. I'm surprised Laker fans have taken the bait so fully. Kobe doesn't elevate his game in the playoffs as much as he might, but he's still a very good playoff performer. For a chucker. ;)

now that's more like it. I don't konw if I would call Kobe worst nba finals performer. But he is nothing compared to Jordan playoffwise.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:51 PM
Kukoc was the true definition of a Euro Bum.

multiple titles,FIBA Mvp, european league mvps and 3 time player of the year honors and somehow its equivalnt to a "euro Bum"



:lmao:rollin:lmao


like i said. ur an idiot who dont need shit about basketball. go touch yourself to make urself feel better:rollin

hater
10-28-2008, 12:52 PM
ur a fucking clitoris who needs to get rubbed. go get attention somewhere.



in europe, we just look at who has the coolest name and pick them:lmao, we dont need to watch their games.


why? coz like hater, we are faggots who likes to take it from behind:lmao:lmao:lmao

maybe it's time for mommy to administer you your medication.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:53 PM
now that's more like it. I don't konw if I would call Kobe worst nba finals performer. But he is nothing compared to Jordan playoffwise.

HEY COCK THROBBER


THIS IS NOT A JORDAN/KOBE THREAD, THERE'S ONE BELOW IT. GO SUCK JORDANS DICK IN THAT THREAD


KTHXBYE

hater
10-28-2008, 12:53 PM
multiple titles,FIBA Mvp, european league mvps and 3 time player of the year honors and somehow its equivalnt to a "euro Bum"


all that equals ZERO in NBA standards. He was an average player in NBA. and if you're gonna deny that you are in a sad state.


and a little too many homoerotic visuals in your posts. stick your fantasies to yourself. :D

hater
10-28-2008, 12:54 PM
HEY COCK THROBBER


THIS IS NOT A JORDAN/KOBE THREAD, THERE'S ONE BELOW IT. GO SUCK JORDANS DICK IN THAT THREAD


KTHXBYE

:lol at the internet tough guy.

getting all riled up. :rollin

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:56 PM
all that equals ZERO in NBA standards. He was an average player in NBA. and if you're gonna deny that you are in a sad state.


well how else would someone define a players career?


if you're a gm who doesnt know shit about other players in other continent, how would you base their abilities and skills?


do they just go there and randomly watch a basketball game and say hey lookie here, this guy just scored 30 points. lets pick him in our draft.


ATTENTION NUT JOB:

ALL BASKTEBALL PLAYERS ARE AWARDED BASE ON WHAT THEY HAVE DONE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CAREERS.


see this is your problem. you're missing a few screws loose. and do not have logic.


:wakeup

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 12:57 PM
:lol at the internet tough guy.

getting all riled up. :rollin

i would love to cooter punch you. what kind of whiny vagina are you?

hater
10-28-2008, 12:59 PM
well how else would someone define a players career?

This is an NBA thread on an NBA forum. Go talk about your boyfriend's Kukoc Euro achievments in a Euro forum.

hater
10-28-2008, 01:01 PM
again, what has Kukoc done at the NBA level for you to think he is > than Gasol, Odom?

can you answer without your tourette's syndrome kicking in? I doubt it :D

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:02 PM
This is an NBA thread on an NBA forum. Go talk about your boyfriend's Kukoc Euro achievments in a Euro forum.

weak


this is also the people with logic thread.



go talk about your mentally challenged statements in a retard forum.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:04 PM
again, what has Kukoc done at the NBA level for you to think he is > than Gasol, Odom?

ill play using your way of thinking:lol

3 nba rings.

next

hater
10-28-2008, 01:04 PM
ill play using your way of thinking:lol

3 nba rings.

next

:lol tought so.

weak.

next.

lefty
10-28-2008, 01:07 PM
"kukoc > Gasol"

:lmao

funny stuff

Kukoc was the true definition of a Euro Bum.

Kukoc was better than Gasol

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:07 PM
:lol so what if im a fag, i like men.:toast
:rollin ok

IronMexican
10-28-2008, 01:07 PM
Hater is dumber than I thought.

hater
10-28-2008, 01:08 PM
Kukoc was better than Gasol

at the NBA? don't think so

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:09 PM
stop bein a what?

http://www.myspaceantics.com/images/funny/stop-bein-a-cunt.jpg

hater
10-28-2008, 01:12 PM
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6366/retarded8oi5.jpg

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:14 PM
alright then, lets settle this, what am i

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6366/retarded8oi5.jpg

cheguevara
10-28-2008, 01:14 PM
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6366/retarded8oi5.jpg

:lol

stretch
10-28-2008, 01:15 PM
gasol>kukoc?


ur a dumbass. learn their importance in the euro league. kukoc was never given a chance to star in the nba. he's easily a 20pt 7 rebs 5 assists type of guy you loser

potential doesnt mean crap. he may have had more potential, im not arguing that. but in terms of his actualy production... thats another story, and Gasol is more productive than Kukoc was. Its like Gerald Green. He has T-Mac level talent and potential. Does that mean he is equal to him? No.

At the same time, now im wondering to myself why i bothered wasting my time to type up this post to a stupidfuck like yourself...

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:15 PM
hater 0


troll 16


:rollin

hater
10-28-2008, 01:17 PM
Picture of RSxPiimp:

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RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:18 PM
i know basketball duh so

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RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:18 PM
Picture of RSxPiimp:

http://www.robfleming.net/images/Retard%5D.jpg

:wakeup

cheguevara
10-28-2008, 01:19 PM
Picture of RSxPiimp:

http://www.robfleming.net/images/Retard%5D.jpg

:lmao

IronMexican
10-28-2008, 01:20 PM
potential doesnt mean crap. he may have had more potential, im not arguing that. but in terms of his actualy production... thats another story, and Gasol is more productive than Kukoc was. Its like Gerald Green. He has T-Mac level talent and potential. Does that mean he is equal to him? No.

At the same time, now im wondering to myself why i bothered wasting my time to type up this post to a stupidfuck like yourself...

Exactly why I think Hater is now one of the dumbest posters here. Why would you even argue with this guy?

hater
10-28-2008, 01:22 PM
Exactly why I think Hater is now one of the dumbest posters here. Why would you even argue with this guy?

hey I was bored and trolls like this amuse me. But you're right, this is getting too retarded.

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:22 PM
I like my men like how i like jordan



black and athletic :married:



http://i36.tinypic.com/3atdk.jpg




:lol

RsxPiimp
10-28-2008, 01:24 PM
hey I was bored and trolls like this amuse me. But you're right, this is getting too retarded.

aaaaaahhhhh snap, emo is going to log off and cry in a corner :lmao

dirk4mvp
10-28-2008, 01:28 PM
:vomit:

Can we get a Mike Miller vs. Kyle Korver thread going?

IronMexican
10-28-2008, 01:30 PM
Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Lu ck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_ let me see if it works

IronMexican
10-28-2008, 01:30 PM
And ST said they don't fucking ban words.

SpursDynasty
10-28-2008, 04:30 PM
How many more Kobe threads are you haters going to create?

It's clearly obvious you're still bitter about all the times Kobe has owned your Spurs over they years. So Kobe isn't Jordan, tell me something I don't fucking know.

Your team is old and over the hill. Get ready for a long period of sucktitude as Duncan declines. You had your fun, 4 rings in 10 is great. But now, the Lakers are back as they always are. Ready to 3-peat all over this motherfucker again.

The Spurs could very well be entering into their final season as championship contenders. That doesn't mean that the Lakers will be the team to come out of the West. Kobe can't win a championship without Shaq. No surprises there though. No one expected the Lakers to win in '04 or '08. Just losing like they were supposed to as the underdogs in both Finals.