Gasol : 29 pts, 15 rebs, 4 asts, 4 blocks, 65% FG%

[MiamiHeat]

Those are Shaq-like numbers...jeebus.


and the Lakers finally clinch the seed. Kobe had to sit out for them to finally get it.

Anyone else think Kobe should go back to deferring to his big man and be the #2 option again as Shaq-Kobe?

[JamStone]

Yes, if the Lakers face the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

[SomeCallMeTim]

Those are Shaq-like numbers...jeebus.


and the Lakers finally clinch the seed. Kobe had to sit out for them to finally get it.

Anyone else think Kobe should go back to deferring to his big man and be the #2 option again as Shaq-Kobe?

LOL at analyzing a game against the Pups for strategy in a real NBA game.

[rhyputa]

stop posting kobe thread again

[rhyputa]

Yes, if the Lakers face the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

:lol

[TinTin]

Yes, if the Lakers face the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

:lmao

[j.dizzle]

Sons, in his last 8-10 games hes actually been putting up extremely good numbers..Im actually damn happy that he's getting his jumpshot back..Once Bynum comes back, they'll be able to beast on the court together if he keeps hitting his jumpshots consistently.

[Killakobe81]

Please put this in it's proper place ...
Also why still have a a Kobe theread ...pretty much eVERYONE agrees Lebron has passed him only thing Kobe has on him now ... is rings and the best closer in the game status ...

There is no need for a kobe thread or even THIS one ...

Also ,gasol has 3 good games or so ...and now all of a sudden he is the MVP of the team again?

but it took Phil calling him soft to EVEN get that ...performance?

GREat game (last 5 or so) by Pau no doubt but the OP is an idiot ...Pau diominated Minny even when he was in Memphis BIG freaking deal?

For the record I would Put current rankings like this:

1. Lebron * (needs title validation)
2. Kobe (a)
2. Wade (b)
4. Howard
5. Dwill (a)
5. Durant (b)

[cobbler]

Please put this in it's proper place ...
Also why still have a a Kobe theread ...pretty much eVERYONE agrees Lebron has passed him only thing Kobe has on him now ... is rings and the best closer in the game status ...

There is no need for a kobe thread or even THIS one ...

Also ,gasol has 3 good games or so ...and now all of a sudden he is the MVP of the team again?

but it took Phil calling him soft to EVEN get that ...performance?

GREat game (last 5 or so) by Pau no doubt but the OP is an idiot ...Pau diominated Minny even when he was in Memphis BIG freaking deal?

For the record I would Put current rankings like this:

1. Lebron * (needs title validation)
2. Kobe (a)
2. Wade (b)
4. Howard
5. Dwill (a)
5. Durant (b)

you could have saved yourself a lot of typing and just used those 4 words that everybody here has known for quite some time. :lol

[MiamiHeat]

facts are facts

kobe is old, wear and tear on his body has slowed him down, he's declining, and his volume shooting hurts the team

it's time for him to adjust his game to #2 option and run offense through your big man.

[The Franchise]

Yes, if the Lakers face the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

this should have been the last post in this thread.

[MiamiHeat]

this should have been the last post in this thread.


Yes, if the Lakers face the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

or not. These are the 3 previous games

1) Lakers @ Denver, April 8, 2010

Gasol : 26 pts, 13 rebs, 5 assts, 3 blocks


2) Spurs @ Lakers, April 4, 2010

Gasol : 32 pts, 7 rebs, 6 assts, 3 blocks, 2 steals


3) Jazz @ Lakers, April 2, 2010

Gasol : 14 pts 4-8 FG's, 16 rebs, 9 assts, 1 block, 1 steal


Poof, there goes your post.

[MiamiHeat]

I guess the Nuggets, Spurs, and Jazz are all as shitty as the Timberwolves, right?

The Timberwolves game is the only reason I said the offense should run through Gasol, right?

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u73/ohiok/funnypictures/people/owned.jpg

[DJ Mbenga]

facts are facts

kobe is old, wear and tear on his body has slowed him down, he's declining, and his volume shooting hurts the team

it's time for him to adjust his game to #2 option and run offense through your big man.

and then you proceed to give an opinion. :lol

[MiamiHeat]

Kobe is 32 in a few months. He has been playing for 14? seasons. In basketball terms, 32 yrs old means you are now on the decline. You are no longer in your prime. It's gone, over, done.

Kobe only has 3-4 seasons left in the NBA. This was his last big contract and we all know it. That is "OLD" for the NBA.

By comparison, Shaq was 32 when the Lakers figured he was pretty much done.

Wear and tear on his body HAS slowed him down, that's not opinion.

He is declining, also not opinion. It's true.

That's all fact

[TheMACHINE]

Yes, if the Lakers face the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

:lol:rollin:lmao

[DJ Mbenga]

Kobe is 32 in a few months. He has been playing for 14? seasons. In basketball terms, 32 yrs old means you are now on the decline. You are no longer in your prime. It's gone, over, done.

Kobe only has 3-4 seasons left in the NBA. This was his last big contract and we all know it. That is "OLD" for the NBA.

By comparison, Shaq was 32 when the Lakers figured he was pretty much done.

Wear and tear on his body HAS slowed him down, that's not opinion.

He is declining, also not opinion. It's true.

That's all fact

the only fact there is kobe is 32.

[jdev82]

Those are Shaq-like numbers


you realize shaq used to average that, right? heres a real game of shaq-like numbers:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199311200NJN.html

[ChrisRichards]

Look guys MH has a point here. Kobe's legs, lateral quickness and athleticism has abandoned him, even worst is the fact that Kobe's jumper has not been as it used to be. This year has been his worst shooting efficiency since 04-05. A recent article has perfectly analyzed Kobe's game and impact. It is no longer as deadly as it was like 2-3 months ago. His body language is way off. Teams no longer double team Kobe, they know they can contain him, so its not a far fetch idea to suggest running the offense on Gasol who has been a spectacular second option.


Like it or not, the Lakers are a better team when the offense does'nt run through Bean. In that regards their defense has also improved because all the guys gets ample touches and shots which transalates to a higher energy on the other end.


Kobe should get this "I eat first" mentality out of the window. He should'nt eat first when he has two other family members capable of putting 20 points/50% FG. Dude needs to start playing like Magic not like Jordan. He should'nt prioritize Finals MVP when all that matters is the NBA trophy.

[ChrisRichards]

Yes, if the Lakers face the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.
Gasol stats during the last 10 games

Pts/Rebs/Asts/Blks

29/15/4/4
26/13/5/3
32/7/6/3
14/16/9/1
16/11/1/0
26/22/2/2
30/8/2/4
9/5/0/1
10/12/2/2
28/12/3/1

[jestersmash]

Please put this in it's proper place ...
Also why still have a a Kobe theread ...pretty much eVERYONE agrees Lebron has passed him only thing Kobe has on him now ... is rings and the best closer in the game status ...

There is no need for a kobe thread or even THIS one ...

Also ,gasol has 3 good games or so ...and now all of a sudden he is the MVP of the team again?

but it took Phil calling him soft to EVEN get that ...performance?

GREat game (last 5 or so) by Pau no doubt but the OP is an idiot ...Pau diominated Minny even when he was in Memphis BIG freaking deal?

For the record I would Put current rankings like this:

1. Lebron * (needs title validation)
2. Kobe (a)
2. Wade (b)
4. Howard
5. Dwill (a)
5. Durant (b)


D...will? Wait, are you trying to say that deron fucking williams is tied for being the 5th best player in the NBA? Is this a joke?

Talk about overrating a player..

He's not even top 20 in PER.

I can name at least 5 or 6 players who are definitively better than deron williams.

[mogrovejo]

Yes, if the Lakers face the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

Or the Thunder, just to mention the most obvious case.

[Andrew Bynum]

Gasol stats during the last 10 games

Pts/Rebs/Asts/Blks

29/15/4/4
26/13/5/3
32/7/6/3
14/16/9/1
16/11/1/0
26/22/2/2
30/8/2/4
9/5/0/1
10/12/2/2
28/12/3/1

lol 9/5/0/1

[ChrisRichards]

lol 9/5/0/1
Every player has an off night, even the great Kobe who has a penchant for 4/23 shooting games. Jus sayin. :rolleyes

[jestersmash]

Let's get back to talking about how deron williams is certainly not a top 5 player in this league and to prop him up as such is absolutely batshit insane.

[DxB]

Your moms batshit insane.

[Jose Canseco]

Pau Gasol is a pussy. He should call me. For a small fee, I can hook him up with some people that will help make him a real man instead of that soft bitch he plays like every night.

[MiamiHeat]

Kobe Bryant = 8-23 FG's, 20 pts

Lakers lose.


anyone want to reconsider their opposition? I firmly believe Bryant should relinquish his ego and take the #2 option and defer to big man.

[Laker-fan-in-SanAnto]

I think that's what he did on the last play.

[MiamiHeat]

I think that's what he did on the last play.

good thinking, man

let's fuck up the whole game, then finally relent on the final play and point to that as proof.

[Laker-fan-in-SanAnto]

Y u mad?

[mogrovejo]

The OP is correct. Kobe needs to adjust, he needs to be more of a facilitator and the secondary/tertiary scoring option.

[ChrisRichards]

:lol@ all the people laughing at the OP's valid point. Now you guys see this is not a bad idea after all.


+1 on MH again.

[MiamiHeat]

Originally posted on April 10 :

Anyone else think Kobe should go back to deferring to his big man and be the #2 option again as Shaq-Kobe?

No Surprises here.

Just MiamiHeat saying things he's supposed to say

[Cant_Be_Faded]

hahahaha kobe was such an OWNED little bitch today

TNT analyst, "He's changing his game, he's changing his game"
translation he is getting owned by a 22 year old and completely shut down in the fourth quarter of a playoff game :lmao :lmao