Kobe Bryant

[Ace]

Does anyone even think he's relevant anymore?

:lol Koolaid_Man

[weebo]

3rd option at best tbh

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Kobrick
:lol Fanbase includes douchebags like Kool
:lol The ultimate ballstopping chucker
:lol Rides dominant big men to hollow rings
:lol Pippen hyped up as Jordan

[Stalin]

i don't, tbh

[Clipper Nation]

$3:lol,:lol:lol:lol,:lol:lol:lol a year

[kobe4life]

Ace apparently you still think he's relevant that's why you started this thread because you fear that the Mamba is going to shit on the Heat next year.

[Clipper Nation]

The Old Mamba isn't gonna be shitting on anyone without the help of Ex-Lax, B....

[kobe4life]

The Old Mamba isn't gonna be shitting on anyone without the help of Ex-Lax, B....

:lol Yeah he will continue to shit on the Clippers like he did this season. Enjoy being the second best team in LA.

[Bynumite]

Peeps can't keep his name out of their mouths... so yes, he's still relevant.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Yeah he will continue to shit on the Clippers like he did this season. Enjoy being the second best team in LA.

:lol Scared?

Also, Bynum, the first option on the Lakers, shits on us way worse than the senile black hole Kobrick, tbh.....

[kobe4life]

:lol Scared?

Not even close to being scared considering Kobe-Bynum is 3x better then your pathetic combo of Cp3-Blake.

[Clipper Nation]

False, B..... CP3 is 10x better than broke-down Kobrick, for starters....

[Bynumite]

The Old Mamba isn't gonna be shitting on anyone without the help of Ex-Lax, B....

Clippers playing monkey ball under Laker banners :lmao

[Clipper Nation]

Clippers playing monkey ball under Laker banners :lmao

:lmao Lakers playing old folks' home ball and crippled by Kobrick's contract

[Ace]

Ace apparently you still think he's relevant that's why you started this thread because you fear that the Mamba is going to shit on the Heat next year.

30 million a year... Can you look up LeBron's salary? Thanks :tu

[Bynumite]

:lmao Lakers playing old folks' home ball and crippled by Kobrick's contract

http://cdn2.spong.com/pack/s/u/supermonke217937l/_-Super-Monkey-Ball-Adventure-PS2-_.jpg

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Enjoy Kobrick sucking up your cap space for the next two years, B....

[kobe4life]

30 million a year... Can you look up LeBron's salary? Thanks :tu

:lol Yeah Lebron only makes half as much as Kobe because he is only half the player.

[Bynumite]

:lol Enjoy Kobrick sucking up your cap space for the next two years, B....

http://images.wikia.com/egamia/images/a/a5/Super_Monkey_Ball_Banana_Blitz_Wii_NA_Box_Art.jpg

[kobe4life]

:lol Enjoy Kobrick sucking up your cap space for the next two years, B....

Enjoy Blake broke knees Griffin and Cp3 broke knees taking up all your cap the next several years :lol. I wonder if they will ever be able to play a full year without getting hurt.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Yeah Lebron only makes half as much as Kobe because he is only half the player.

You're an idiot, tbh.... Ring James is a better player than Kobrick could ever dream of being, B...

[Clipper Nation]

Enjoy Blake broke knees Griffin and Cp3 broke knees taking up all your cap the next several years :lol. I wonder if they will ever be able to play a full year without getting hurt.

Says the fan of the team with BYNUM on it, and Kobrick needing German steroids to get through a lockout year, tbh.....

[Bynumite]

You're an idiot, tbh.... Ring James is a better player than Kobrick could ever dream of being, B...

http://www.gametab.com/images/ss/xbox/3563/box-l.jpg

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Only one lame comeback from Bynumite on repeat

My work here is done, kiddos.... they scared now, tbh....

[Bynumite]

:lol Only one lame comeback from Bynumite on repeat

My work here is done, kiddos.... they scared now, tbh....

http://www.redstore.com.br/ecommerce_site/arquivos6648/arquivos/1329505840_1.jpg

[kobe4life]

You're an idiot, tbh.... Ring James is a better player than Kobrick could ever dream of being, B...

Yeah too bad he will never be the great scorer Kobe is. You will never see Lebron score 81 in a game because he doesn't have that ability.

[VBM]

Ace apparently you still think he's relevant that's why you started this thread because you fear that the Mamba is going to shit on the Heat next year.

Would be hilarious to see the gameface matchup for the lulz

http://cdn.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/lebron_james2012-scowl-wide.jpg

vs.

http://lakerhaterz.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/kobe-bubba-face.jpg

[Clipper Nation]

Yeah too bad he will never be the great scorer Kobe is. You will never see Lebron score 81 in a game because he doesn't have that ability.

Yeah, he doesn't have the ability to stop being a team player and just pad stats, tbh....

[kobe4life]

Yeah, he doesn't have the ability to stop being a team player and just pad stats, tbh....

Facts or facts Kobe will go down being the better player then Lebron.

[Bynumite]

Yeah, he doesn't have the ability to stop being a team player and just pad stats, tbh....

Keep going fool... the super monkey ball series is pretty extensive.

[Clipper Nation]

Keep going fool... the super monkey ball series is pretty extensive.

It's also an apt metaphor for Kobrick's style of basketball, tbh....

[Bynumite]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hNpPi8D6_JA/S6muJN7YDWI/AAAAAAAAAB8/cGg35uj7saQ/s1600/Super-Monkey-Ball-Step-&-Roll-Wii-Boxart-01.jpg

[Venti Quattro]

Who's Kobe Bryant?

[Banzai]

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1u59vmtjP1r03eaxo1_500.gif

[Koolaid_Man]

3rd option at best tbh

Why is Bowen on his ass with a broken ankle expression on his face?

Priceless :lmao

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/Kobe%20Gifs/CopyofBBot.jpg

[VBM]

Who's Kobe Bryant?

Ask Nas (0:50 mark or so)

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[VBM]

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1u59vmtjP1r03eaxo1_500.gif

:lmao

[Venti Quattro]

Is he the best player in the world? *ba dum tss*

[Banzai]

:hat
:lmao

[Spursfan092120]

lol dumbasses who start a thread about someone who they're calling irrelevant, tbh

[Ace]

lol dumbasses who start a thread about someone who they're calling irrelevant, tbh

Just making sure Kool is not alone. Obviously not, kobe4life :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

It's also an apt metaphor for Kobrick's style of basketball, tbh....

On this play Bowen just says: "Fuck It..I'm sorry Tim I just can't stay in front of that Nigga." :lmao

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/Kobe%20Gifs/kobe-dunk-full_getty-71796446ab012_.jpg

[LkrFan]

30 million a year... Can you look up LeBron's salary? Thanks :tu

Kobe got his money (well deserved I might add) under a different CBA. MJ made about the same when he was in his twilight years. The difference? MJ had two HOF teammates that were still 1st team all-NBA Defense to help him 3peat a second time.

Since this is a thread about the Mamba, let's flip the script. How many of the below accomplishments belonging to Kobe, will Dwayne Wade Surpass?


Points: 29,484 - Nope - I doubt it - and Kobe ain't done :toast
Assists: 5,418 - Probably
Rebounds: 6,142 - Nope - I doubt it
Steals: 1,722 - Maybe
Rangs: 5 - Hell to the No
NBA Finals Appearances: 7 - ^
MVP - Not if your team is not your team anymore! :lol
NBA All Star: 14 - Hell to the No!
All-star MVPs: 4 - Nope - I doubt it
All-NBA Selections: 14 - Hell to the No
All-NBA 1st Team Def: 12 - ^
Consecutive 50+ point games: 4 - :lol
ZERO Bronze Medals - D-Whistle - ONE :lmao
How about current NBA records Kobe has?



Most All-Star Game MVP awards won, career: 4 - :lol
Most All-Star Game points scored, career: 271 - :downspin:
Most All-Star Game field goals made, career: 111 - :lol
Most offensive rebounds in an All-Star Game: 10 - :downspin:
Most All-Defensive First Team honors won, career: 9 (tied with MJ - including this year over your boy) :toast
Most three-point field goals made, one game: 12 -:lol
Most three-point field goals made, one half: 8 - :downspin:

So, I'd say he is so relevant that you decided to make a thread about a TOSB entering his 17th year. Well, D-Whistle has a ton of work to do to be even in the same sentence as the legendary Kobe Bryant. Problem is, his game won't age as gracefully as Kobe's has. There is nothing that a guard is supposed to do that Kobe can't do. D-Whistle? Not so much. He's already breaking down as we speak (doubtful for the Olympics due to a bum pinkie toe :lmao). Meanwhile Kobe will play (even though I'd rather he not play).

So before you start another thread trying to clown the Mamba do your homework. Capeesh? :toast

[Legacy]

lol dumbasses who start a thread about someone who they're calling irrelevant, tbh

:lmao Also changes his avatar and label immediately to "Boss" so he can 'prove' his internetz tuffness. Fucken' pathetic.

[LkrFan]

lol dumbasses who start a thread about someone who they're calling irrelevant, tbh

:lol

[LkrFan]

:lmao Also changes his avatar and label immediately to "Boss" so he can 'prove' his internetz tuffness. Fucken' pathetic.

:lmao

[LkrFan]

Would be hilarious to see the gameface matchup for the lulz

http://cdn.eurweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/lebron_james2012-scowl-wide.jpg



^Looks like a broke ass Ole Dirty Bastard on steroids tbh. :lol

[Frenzy]

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1u59vmtjP1r03eaxo1_500.gif

Why does this guy not look fully developed yet? I don't mean basketball either... I mean his face. Like it's all slightly mis arranged. Like he was taken out the womb to early or something.

[racm]

30 million a year... Can you look up LeBron's salary? Thanks :tu

LeBron has half of what Kobe makes a year tbh - though he makes up for it with endorsements.

Kobe's nothing more than a Joe Johnson with 5 rings at this point tbh

[LkrFan]

On this play Bowen just says: "Fuck It..I'm sorry Tim I just can't stay in front of that Nigga." :lmao

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/Kobe%20Gifs/kobe-dunk-full_getty-71796446ab012_.jpg

What is TD doing with his left hand? :lol

[VBM]

On this play Bowen just says: "Fuck It..I'm sorry Tim I just can't stay in front of that Nigga." :lmao

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/Kobe%20Gifs/kobe-dunk-full_getty-71796446ab012_.jpg

Lmao Javie not even watching the play, per par, etc

[dunkman]

LeBron has almost 20.000 points. He's scoring +2.000 points every season. I recall the game Kobe went to MSG scoring 60 points with no rebounds or assists. Great coverage by the media, MJ comparing, full hype. The next game at MSG few days later under tremendous pressure, LeBron scored 50 points, +10 assists and 9 rebounds. No one reported that, but obviously LeBron won the MVP that season.

LeBron completely eclipsed Kobes career, he was better than Kobe since his second season. Right now the difference is ridiculous tbh.

[Ace]

:lmao Also changes his avatar and label immediately to "Boss" so he can 'prove' his internetz tuffness. Fucken' pathetic.

About as pathetic as your "takes", fatass

[Ace]

Kobe got his money (well deserved I might add) under a different CBA. MJ made about the same when he was in his twilight years. The difference? MJ had two HOF teammates that were still 1st team all-NBA Defense to help him 3peat a second time.

Since this is a thread about the Mamba, let's flip the script. How many of the below accomplishments belonging to Kobe, will Dwayne Wade Surpass?


Points: 29,484 - Nope - I doubt it - and Kobe ain't done :toast
Assists: 5,418 - Probably
Rebounds: 6,142 - Nope - I doubt it
Steals: 1,722 - Maybe
Rangs: 5 - Hell to the No
NBA Finals Appearances: 7 - ^
MVP - Not if your team is not your team anymore! :lol
NBA All Star: 14 - Hell to the No!
All-star MVPs: 4 - Nope - I doubt it
All-NBA Selections: 14 - Hell to the No
All-NBA 1st Team Def: 12 - ^
Consecutive 50+ point games: 4 - :lol
ZERO Bronze Medals - D-Whistle - ONE :lmao
How about current NBA records Kobe has?



Most All-Star Game MVP awards won, career: 4 - :lol
Most All-Star Game points scored, career: 271 - :downspin:
Most All-Star Game field goals made, career: 111 - :lol
Most offensive rebounds in an All-Star Game: 10 - :downspin:
Most All-Defensive First Team honors won, career: 9 (tied with MJ - including this year over your boy) :toast
Most three-point field goals made, one game: 12 -:lol
Most three-point field goals made, one half: 8 - :downspin:

So, I'd say he is so relevant that you decided to make a thread about a TOSB entering his 17th year. Well, D-Whistle has a ton of work to do to be even in the same sentence as the legendary Kobe Bryant. Problem is, his game won't age as gracefully as Kobe's has. There is nothing that a guard is supposed to do that Kobe can't do. D-Whistle? Not so much. He's already breaking down as we speak (doubtful for the Olympics due to a bum pinkie toe :lmao). Meanwhile Kobe will play (even though I'd rather he not play).

So before you start another thread trying to clown the Mamba do your homework. Capeesh? :toast
Not going to read all that. :lol Kobe hasn't made it past the second round in two years and that's all that matters right now...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_404h/2010-2019/Wires/Online/2012-06-22/AP/Images/NBA%20Finals%20Basketball.JPEG-04516.jpg

[Josepatches_]

LeBron has almost 20.000 points. He's scoring +2.000 points every season. I recall the game Kobe went to MSG scoring 60 points with no rebounds or assists. Great coverage by the media, MJ comparing, full hype. The next game at MSG few days later under tremendous pressure, LeBron scored 50 points, +10 assists and 9 rebounds. No one reported that, but obviously LeBron won the MVP that season.

LeBron completely eclipsed Kobes career, he was better than Kobe since his second season. Right now the difference is ridiculous tbh.

Thread

[Venti Quattro]

Lmao Javie not even watching the play, per par, etc

That's definitely a flagrant foul on Kobe there for viciously dunking on classy Jim, tbh.

[Legacy]

About as pathetic as your "takes", fatass

:wow Such an original "Boss." :cry

:lol His "patheticness" continues. Admits it, too. Nuff said. :lol

[Ashy Larry]

LeBron has almost 20.000 points. He's scoring +2.000 points every season. I recall the game Kobe went to MSG scoring 60 points with no rebounds or assists. Great coverage by the media, MJ comparing, full hype. The next game at MSG few days later under tremendous pressure, LeBron scored 50 points, +10 assists and 9 rebounds. No one reported that, but obviously LeBron won the MVP that season.

LeBron completely eclipsed Kobes career, he was better than Kobe since his second season. Right now the difference is ridiculous tbh.


It was a regular season game in the middle of the year .... wasn't no damn pressure :lol

And that's all ESPN and NBATV talked about that week .... even had a sit down which can be found on youtube.

As far as right now, LeBron is clearly the better player and has been the best player in the league for the last four years .......

Acel-dslU1E

[TIMMYtoZO]

:wow Such an original "Boss." :cry

:lol His "patheticness" continues. Admits it, too. Nuff said. :lol

:lol You must be dating Horse.

[Ace]

:wow Such an original "Boss." :cry

:lol His "patheticness" continues. Admits it, too. Nuff said. :lol

:lol fat girl looking for attention
:lol doesn't have any takes
:cry I won't watch the finals :cry

[Legacy]

:lol You must be dating Horse.

:blah

[Venti Quattro]

Legacy is a girl?

[TIMMYtoZO]

:blah

Does he turn you on with his massage's? Those sticky donut hands caressing your body.

[Ace]

Legacy is a girl?

A fat one and a snitch...

[Legacy]

A fat one and a snitch...

:tu

[Venti Quattro]

smaka and Spurfect are the only girls that I know round this corner.

[Mhak]

Kobe is merely a moment player. Moments in making great 6 great looking shot and missing 24 shots. Also moment in bricking the last shot of the game TBH!!!

[LkrFan]

LeBron has almost 20.000 points. He's scoring +2.000 points every season. I recall the game Kobe went to MSG scoring 60 points with no rebounds or assists. Great coverage by the media, MJ comparing, full hype. The next game at MSG few days later under tremendous pressure, LeBron scored 50 points, +10 assists and 9 rebounds. No one reported that, but obviously LeBron won the MVP that season.

LeBron completely eclipsed Kobes career, he was better than Kobe since his second season. Right now the difference is ridiculous tbh.

:rollin

[LkrFan]

Not going to read all that. :lol Kobe hasn't made it past the second round in two years and that's all that matters right now...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_404h/2010-2019/Wires/Online/2012-06-22/AP/Images/NBA%20Finals%20Basketball.JPEG-04516.jpg

Yeah, you'll reply to it, but you didn't read it. Liar. :lol

And :lol at Wade holding LeBron's LOB. :lol

Kobe:5
LeBron:1
Wade:1.5

:downspin:

[pass1st]

Yeah, you'll reply to it, but you didn't read it. Liar. :lol

And :lol at Wade holding LeBron's LOB. :lol

Kobe:5
LeBron:1
Wade:1.5

:downspin:

Can't do that math without making the 2000 a .5 for Kobe, tbh.

[LkrFan]

Has a Finals MVP ever had to ride shotgun on his next ring, while in his prime? Has this EVER happened before this year? Has a supposed alpha dog superstar ever been turned into a sidekick - in his prime? :lmao @ Wade! :rollin :lmao :rollin

[baseline bum]

LeBron has almost 20.000 points. He's scoring +2.000 points every season. I recall the game Kobe went to MSG scoring 60 points with no rebounds or assists. Great coverage by the media, MJ comparing, full hype. The next game at MSG few days later under tremendous pressure, LeBron scored 50 points, +10 assists and 9 rebounds. No one reported that, but obviously LeBron won the MVP that season.

LeBron completely eclipsed Kobes career, he was better than Kobe since his second season. Right now the difference is ridiculous tbh.

Wow, didn't know LeBron was already at 19,000 points for his career. I don't think he's there year, but he's pretty damn close to Kobe for his career now.

[baseline bum]

^ I know Laker fans, Pippen > Olajuwon because 6 > 2.

[LkrFan]

Can't do that math without making the 2000 a .5 for Kobe, tbh.

Yes, I can especially when this clearly was Wade's team. :lol In 2000, it clearly was Shaq's team. So with that, I have to deduct -0.5 rangs from Wade. It's equivalent to having another man come into your crib and openly without resistance playing "hide the salami" with your wife - right in front of you. :lmao

[LkrFan]

^ I know Laker fans, Pippen > Olajuwon because 6 > 2.

I wouldn't go that far base. Pip is underrated though...

[ambchang]

Lebron really is that much better than Wade, a player very comparable to Kobe in their respective primes, and managed to wrestled the Heats' lead role from him without a shadow of doubt.

[pass1st]

Yes, I can especially when this clearly was Wade's team. :lol In 2000, it clearly was Shaq's team. So with that, I have to deduct -0.5 rangs from Wade. It's equivalent to having another man come into your crib and openly without resistance playing "hide the salami" with your wife - right in front of you. :lmao

:lolI don't even get your logic, just fucking count every ring as 1 except asterisks (1999,2012)

[LkrFan]

^I wouldn't go that far either, but I see your point. :toast

[VBM]

Don't mind me...just supplying some halftime entertainment

http://www.twistappel.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/mortal-kombat-dance.gif

[LkrFan]

:lolI don't even get your logic, just fucking count every ring as 1 except asterisks (1999,2012)

:lol

[LkrFan]

Wade got something MJ nor Kobe can fuck wit: NBA playoff FTAs. 2006 anyone?

- 2006: NBA playoff record 250 FTAs is the most by a guard. Ever :lol
- 2006: NBA playoff record 97 FTAs in a 6-game Finals. Most ever by a guard. :lol
- 2006: NBA playoff record 75 FTMs in a 6-game Finals. Most ever by a guard. :lol
- 2006: NBA playoff record 16 FTAs/game in a 6-game Finals. :lol

He goes from Michael to Tito Jackson on his own team while still in his prime! :rollin :lmao :rollin

[pass1st]

Wade got something MJ nor Kobe can fuck wit: NBA playoff FTAs. 2006 anyone?

- 2006: NBA playoff record 250 FTAs is the most by a guard. Ever :lol
- 2006: NBA playoff record 97 FTAs in a 6-game Finals. Most ever by a guard. :lol
- 2006: NBA playoff record 75 FTMs in a 6-game Finals. Most ever by a guard. :lol
- 2006: NBA playoff record 16 FTAs/game in a 6-game Finals. :lol

He goes from Michael to Tito Jackson on his own team while still in his prime! :rollin :lmao :rollin

:lol Past his prime tbh, never learned how to shoot well and hit 30

[LkrFan]

:lol Past his prime tbh, never learned how to shoot well and hit 30

Past his prime at 30? :lol :lol :lol Kobe is 1st Team All-NBA (which means he's relevant ;)) at age 33. No excuses for Wade. :nope

[Ace]

Has a Finals MVP ever had to ride shotgun on his next ring, while in his prime? Has this EVER happened before this year? Has a supposed alpha dog superstar ever been turned into a sidekick - in his prime? :lmao @ Wade! :rollin :lmao :rollin
Which team is getting greater value?
Kobe: 27 mil :lmao
Pau: 19 mil


Wade: 17 mil
James: 17 mil

[LkrFan]

Which team is getting greater value?
Kobe: 27 mil :lmao
Pau: 19 mil


Wade: 17 mil
James: 17 mil

Was Wade even 2nd team all NBA? Who was 1st? Lemme check. brb. :downspin:

[Ace]

Was Wade even 2nd team all NBA? Who was 1st? Lemme check. brb. :downspin:

What does that award do for the Lakers? Wade and LeBron combined 34mil, Kobe? 27mil :rollin

[Kidd K]

Kobe hasn't been a consistently positive presence on the floor for at least two years now. . .maybe three.

This last season he was particularly terrible. For the first time since his rookie season, he's literally had a negative impact on the game score on average throughout the season.

Kobe also posted his least efficient scoring season of his career too (worst TS% and eFG% of career), and worst offensive rating since rookie year.

He also had the 9th best defensive rating on the team (aka, he was about as good as the team scrubs on D'), and even more sad, just 8th best offensive rating on the team. . .


Anybody who still thinks this guy is a top 3-5 player needs to stop sniffing glue. The only thing Kobe does anymore is get a high PPG. His defense is meh and his scoring effenciency is as bad as it's ever been (for him).

Kobe's still good. . .but he's no longer worthy of being called an elite player or a centerpiece of a team unless all you're looking for is ticket sales.

I said this two years ago and I'm going to stick by it. The Lakers will not win a title as long as Kobe is still on the team. His positives do not outweigh his negatives anymore (ball hogging, chucking too much late in games, not setting up teammates enough, trying to always take the last shot to hog all the glory as opposed to passing to an open teammate).


Kobe Bryant: He's had a great career, but now he's just a stat factory like Monta Ellis.

[pass1st]

LBJ, MVP & finals MVP

Kobe, still mentioned the most on this board :lol

That's why he's so valuable to the Laker franchise, he can score 5ppg @ 10% and still be one of the most popular players in the league. Pretty sad tbh :(

[LkrFan]

What does that award do for the Lakers? Wade and LeBron combined 34mil, Kobe? 27mil :rollin

You asked if he was relevant. I took a shit on that take by posting many accolades that Kobe has accomplished (including NBA records that Wade won't break). I even stated that just this year, Kobe was 1st team All NBA and 1st teall All NBA defense. This trumps Wade and makes Wade irrelevant. :lol

Then, grasping at straws, you resort to salary smack. STAPLES seats 18,997 per game (more when we play the Clippers). How many of them are Kobe fans? Even if it were only 10,000 "Kobe fans" that pay good money to see him perform, that's well-worth the $27M he's paid. And that's not mentioning concessions, jersey and shoe sales, commercials, etc. Kobe is idolized by SoCal. Even during the shitty 2006 season, he was the reason why STAPLES sold out on many of the 41 home games. In other words, he's worth every penny. I think Kool even posted that he generates million$ (literally) for Dr. Buss. He's still Dr. Buss' cash cow. Even in his 16th year, he brought the goods. :toast

Fact is, Wade couldn't hold Kobe's jockstrap without FTAs. He is by far the most overrated "superstar" in NBA history. He was only gifted a ring because of Shaq in 2006. 6 years later, Bron gifted him one this year. :downspin:

[Ace]

You asked if he was relevant. I took a shit on that take by posting many accolades that Kobe has accomplished (including NBA records that Wade won't break). I even stated that just this year, Kobe was 1st team All NBA and 1st teall All NBA defense. This trumps Wade and makes Wade irrelevant. :lol

Then, grasping at straws, you resort to salary smack. STAPLES seats 18,997 per game (more when we play the Clippers). How many of them are Kobe fans? Even if it were only 10,000 "Kobe fans" that pay good money to see him perform, that's well-worth the $27M he's paid. And that's not mentioning concessions, jersey and shoe sales, commercials, etc. Kobe is idolized by SoCal. Even during the shitty 2006 season, he was the reason why STAPLES sold out on many of the 41 home games. In other words, he's worth every penny. I think Kool even posted that he generates million$ (literally) for Dr. Buss. He's still Dr. Buss' cash cow. Even in his 16th year, he brought the goods. :toast

Fact is, Wade couldn't hold Kobe's jockstrap without FTAs. He is by far the most overrated "superstar" in NBA history. He was only gifted a ring because of Shaq in 2006. 6 years later, Bron gifted him one this year. :downspin:

Wade landed LeBron and Bosh on the Heat, that alone should get the man paid. At 17mil is still a better deal than Kobe's 27. Especially better than Pau Gasol at 19. Comparing Wade to Kobe when LeBron plays for the Heat is clearly reaching. :lol

:lol 2nd round ceiling
:lol 30 million at 35
:lol Mike Brown
:lol Lakers fucked

[HarlemHeat37]

:( I'm going to name myself pass1st, because Kobe doesn't pass, that will make them believe I'm objective :(

:lol top 3 shittiest posters on ST
:lol shitty takes
:lol corny

[pass1st]

:( I'm going to name myself pass1st, because Kobe doesn't pass, that will make them believe I'm objective :(

:lol top 3 shittiest posters on ST
:lol shitty takes
:lol corny

:loltrying hard to troll
:lolbandwagoner
:lolno takes

[DMC]

Yes he's relevant. He's poised to be the thing that stops the Lakers from contending next season. I would say that's highly relevant given the history of that franchise. Most often other teams cannot stop them. This time they will stop themselves.

[weebo]

Let's just call a spade a spade. Kirby for his career has been nothing but a self absorbed cot tailing ball hogging chucker. The myth, folklore and youtube videos have given Kirby some kind of pseudo basketball messiah status amongst those in his cult. But the fact remains that this guys has never been nothing more than a glorified TMAC, VC, Joe johnson, Gilbert Arenas....etc....in other words for all his scoring he's nothing special really...he's redundant.

[LkrFan]

Wade landed LeBron and Bosh on the Heat, that alone should get the man paid. At 17mil is still a better deal than Kobe's 27. Especially better than Pau Gasol at 19. Comparing Wade to Kobe when LeBron plays for the Heat is clearly reaching. :lol

:lol 2nd round ceiling
:lol 30 million at 35
:lol Mike Brown
:lol Lakers fucked

South Beach or Cleveland was the decision. Not necessarily to go play with Wade.

If I were Riles, I'd trade Wade's sorry ass. He's already in decline. It's Bron's team. They've proven the Bron/Bosh is a formidable tandem based on the record you guys had with Wade out of the lineup. Bron and Wade are the same player. One is younger, faster, stronger, better hoops IQ.

Wade could probably get you guys Matt Bonner in a trade. Do it RC. :lol

And stop reaching about salary. That's retarded. We all know players that didn't make shit during their first couple of seasons raped their teams in their latter years - even if their production dipped. I guess TD wasn't worth $20M to the the Spurs. MJ wasn't worth $30M to the Bulls. Etc. Etc. :rolleyes

Fact: Wade isn't as good as the referees make him out to be. Neal with it.

[Ace]

South Beach or Cleveland was the decision. Not necessarily to go play with Wade.

If I were Riles, I'd trade Wade's sorry ass. He's already in decline. It's Bron's team. They've proven the Bron/Bosh is a formidable tandem based on the record you guys had with Wade out of the lineup. Bron and Wade are the same player. One is younger, faster, stronger, better hoops IQ.

Wade could probably get you guys Matt Bonner in a trade. Do it RC. :lol

And stop reaching about salary. That's retarded. We all know players that didn't make shit during their first couple of seasons raped their teams in their latter years - even if their production dipped. I guess TD wasn't worth $20M to the the Spurs. MJ wasn't worth $30M to the Bulls. Etc. Etc. :rolleyes

Fact: Wade isn't as good as the referees make him out to be. Neal with it.
Fact: Wade was a big part of the championship run and was the only reason LeBron ended up in Miami. At this point, Wade is more efficient, a better defender and basically half the price of Kobe. Regardless of all that, the Heat are LeBron's team now and he's miles better than Kobe and his salary doesn't kill the team. Lakers are fuck because of Kobe. Come on LkrFag, you're building a team right now. Who do you take LeBron or Kobe? 17 Or 27?

[mavs>spurs]

my man ace with the goods, wade is miles better than kobe at this point and has been since 2005 or 2006. even if just for his defense only, he's still better than kobe today. kobe doesn't play any defense despite what the media says :lol

[dunkman]

It was a regular season game in the middle of the year .... wasn't no damn pressure :lol

And that's all ESPN and NBATV talked about that week .... even had a sit down which can be found on youtube.

As far as right now, LeBron is clearly the better player and has been the best player in the league for the last four years .......

Acel-dslU1E

That "analysis" is really the hype I'm talking about. Kobe was never better outside shooter than LeBron, was never better in the clutch, nor it was ever that unstoppable. If what they spoke were the true Kobe would have won the MVP that season but it was just impossible to deny LeBron was better. And no one would think about Shaq and Gasol/Bynum/Odom carrying Kobe to the championships if there weren't some true in there.

LeBron had all the pressure on him, he and Kobe competed for the MVP, his rival scored 60. No one wanted LeBron to have a better game few days later, it was about selling Kobe as MJ 2.0. The media picked which Kobe's game to hype - after he scored 60. LeBron had no options but to better that, 3 days later in the same place.

[LA24]

Kirby...has never been nothing more than a glorified TMAC, VC, Joe johnson, Gilbert Arenas.

Kobe's desire to win, skill set, and his work ethics alone separates him from "Tmac, VC, Joe Johnson, Arenas." Some of those guys have loser mentalities.

But you're right about him being a ball hogging chucker sometimes. :bang

[DMC]

Kobe's desire to win, skill set, and his work ethics alone separates him from "Tmac, VC, Joe Johnson, Arenas." Some of those guys have loser mentalities.

But you're right about him being a ball hogging chucker sometimes. :bang
It's easier to have a desire to win when you land on the Lakers with Phil Jackson and prime Shaq.

Try having that same desire with a broken footed Yao, Amare or Caron Butler as your stars.

[DMC]

That "analysis" is really the hype I'm talking about. Kobe was never better outside shooter than LeBron, was never better in the clutch, nor it was ever that unstoppable. If what they spoke were the true Kobe would have won the MVP that season but it was just impossible to deny LeBron was better. And no one would think about Shaq and Gasol/Bynum/Odom carrying Kobe to the championships if there weren't some true in there.

LeBron had all the pressure on him, he and Kobe competed for the MVP, his rival scored 60. No one wanted LeBron to have a better game few days later, it was about selling Kobe as MJ 2.0. The media picked which Kobe's game to hype - after he scored 60. LeBron had no options but to better that, 3 days later in the same place.

Kobe with two of the best big men in the game in Bynum and Gasol, a 6motY in Odom, and Phil Jackson as a coach cannot win a game in the 2nd round against Dirk and 40 year old Jason Kidd.

However, in his day, Kobe was a force to be reckoned with, mainly because of the inside options so you couldn't double him without giving up points in the paint, and the triangle was right up his alley.

[LA24]

It's easier to have a desire to win when you land on the Lakers with Phil Jackson and prime Shaq.

Try having that same desire with a broken footed Yao, Amare or Caron Butler as your stars.

What does injuries have to do with it ? I'm talking about attitude.
Even when Yao was healthy, he was as soft as they come.
Amare just doesn't have "it," never will.
And Shaq could have been 10 times more the player he was if he
wasn't so lazy. You don't see Kobe making comments like
"healing on company's time" do you ? You don't see Kobe getting
complacent after one or a few championships or after a fat paycheck. If you want to talk about
injuries, Kobe plays with injuries that would cause most players to sit.

An injured Manu would still have more desire and will to win
than a healthy caron butler, wouldn't you agree ?

[Koolaid_Man]

What does injuries have to do with it ? I'm talking about attitude.
Even when Yao was healthy, he was as soft as they come.
Amare just doesn't have "it," never will.
And Shaq could have been 10 times more the player he was if he
wasn't so lazy. You don't see Kobe making comments like
"healing on company's time" do you ? You don't see Kobe getting
complacent after one or a few championships or after a fat paycheck. If you want to talk about
injuries, Kobe plays with injuries that would cause most players to sit.

An injured Manu would still have more desire and will to win
than a healthy caron butler, wouldn't you agree ?

Here's a partial list (that needs updating) of some of the Emperor's injuries...he succeeded despite them:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/kobeinjuriesresized.jpg

[Clipper Nation]

Nobody cares, tbh.... so what if he cared about his precious stats too much to miss games....

[Koolaid_Man]

Nobody cares, tbh.... so what if he cared about his precious stats too much to miss games....


Look at Manu's face in this one::lol

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/kobe_dunks_vs_spurs_game_4.jpg

[LA24]

TBH, most nba players get those types of injuries throughout their
careers. But Kobe plays through them better than most.

[Koolaid_Man]

TBH, most nba players get those types of injuries throughout their
careers. But Kobe plays through them better than most.


It's why he's still the gold standard...:lol

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/kobe-bryant-is-underrated-its-not-as-absurd-a-L-IJmrBU.png

[Juggity]

lol Kool posting Dunk pics in a desperate attempt to pad Kobe's increasingly unimpressive resumé.

[Clipper Nation]

It's why he's still the gold standard...:lol

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/kobe-bryant-is-underrated-its-not-as-absurd-a-L-IJmrBU.png
Damn, B... we don't need to see your spank bank material, tbh....

[Koolaid_Man]

lol Kool posting Dunk pics in a desperate attempt to pad Kobe's increasingly unimpressive resumé.

Actually his resume is one to envy...very impressive..Check it out: :lol

word is he banged most of the Ho's below...not bad but I boast some prettier than some he's fucking with...:lol

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/kobe-bryant-cheats-on-wife-photos.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/jessica-burciaga-kobe.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/kobe-bryant-cheating-carla-dibello.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/mistress-jessica-burciaga-pics.jpg

[VBM]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/kobe-bryant-cheating-carla-dibello.jpg


The one on the right mad as hell :lol

[ElNono]

Jerry shitting on monkeys par the course, tbh :lol

[mavs>spurs]

why do yall still entertain that fuck face i have him on ignore :lol

[weebo]

Kobe's desire to win, skill set, and his work ethics alone separates him from "Tmac, VC, Joe Johnson, Arenas." Some of those guys have loser mentalities.

But you're right about him being a ball hogging chucker sometimes. :bang

What I meant to say was Kobe is a great scorer much like those guys but because he refuses to involve his teammates he's not that much better.

I know faker fans will defend their boy to the bloody end but just think how many more ships he could have had had he just trusted his teammates a little more.

I know for a fact that his selfishness(desire to win, skill set, and whatever) cost the fakers at least two games these playoffs against the thunder.

[LkrFan]

Fact: Wade was a big part of the championship run and was the only reason LeBron ended up in Miami. At this point, Wade is more efficient, a better defender and basically half the price of Kobe. Regardless of all that, the Heat are LeBron's team now and he's miles better than Kobe and his salary doesn't kill the team. Lakers are fuck because of Kobe. Come on LkrFag, you're building a team right now. Who do you take LeBron or Kobe? 17 Or 27?

With hindsight being 20/20 - and both in their pre-prime years? I'd take Kobe believe it or not. The Killer Instinct LeBron is developing at age 27 was being displayed by Kobe at age 18. Remember the 3 airballs against Utah in the playoffs? Nobody - not Eddie Jones, not NVE, not Fisher - nobody was willing to take those shots. Kobe had the balls to take 'em. Sure, he missed them - but the fact that he was willing to take them speaks volumes of his character as a player. LeBron, from his rookie year until even now won't take those shots (more often than not). Kobe? He'll take them everytime - despite what a miss would do to his shooting percentages. Call me a homer all you want, but Kobe is still good, even going into his 17th year. He was truly amazing in his prime. He is still relevant. I got proof (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144287) too. :lol

But if we were talking strictly on age right now, I'd be foolish to take a player in his 17th year over someone in their prime. That would be the only reason for me to choose LeBron over Kobe. LeBron has had a team built around him for several years and couldn't get it done. When Shaq/Kobe split, most of the championship vets left the Lakers as well. We were left with Smush, Mihm, Kwame, Vlade Rad, LO, Luke, and other scrubs. Once the Laker FO put a competent team around Kobe he repeated as a champion. LeBron has finally won, but it took 55-year old Battier playing out of his mind, Chalmers shooting lights out, and a top 5 SG and PF to get it done. Kobe won back-to-back with less overall talent. :toast

[LA24]

What I meant to say was Kobe is a great scorer much like those guys but because he refuses to involve his teammates he's not that much better.

No, he is still much better than they are. He didn't win 5 titles by being a complete ball hog during those title runs. He involved his teammates before and other aspects as well. In the earlier runs, he was also playing both ends of the floor. To put him in the likes of Tmac, VC, and Arenas only reflects your hate.

But this year, I agree that he was playing too much hero ball.

[Ace]

With hindsight being 20/20 - and both in their pre-prime years? I'd take Kobe believe it or not. The Killer Instinct LeBron is developing at age 27 was being displayed by Kobe at age 18. Remember the 3 airballs against Utah in the playoffs? Nobody - not Eddie Jones, not NVE, not Fisher - nobody was willing to take those shots. Kobe had the balls to take 'em. Sure, he missed them - but the fact that he was willing to take them speaks volumes of his character as a player. LeBron, from his rookie year until even now won't take those shots (more often than not). Kobe? He'll take them everytime - despite what a miss would do to his shooting percentages. Call me a homer all you want, but Kobe is still good, even going into his 17th year. He was truly amazing in his prime. He is still relevant. I got proof (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144287) too. :lol

But if we were talking strictly on age right now, I'd be foolish to take a player in his 17th year over someone in their prime. That would be the only reason for me to choose LeBron over Kobe. LeBron has had a team built around him for several years and couldn't get it done. When Shaq/Kobe split, most of the championship vets left the Lakers as well. We were left with Smush, Mihm, Kwame, Vlade Rad, LO, Luke, and other scrubs. Once the Laker FO put a competent team around Kobe he repeated as a champion. LeBron has finally won, but it took 55-year old Battier playing out of his mind, Chalmers shooting lights out, and a top 5 SG and PF to get it done. Kobe won back-to-back with less overall talent. :toast
You took so much time typing all that but I only read the first sentence. :lol Fact is Kobe is past his prime and LeBron is not. Lakers are paying a 35yr old Kobe 30mil and nothing you say changes how fucked they are... :lmao

[Koolaid_Man]

What I meant to say was Kobe is a great scorer much like those guys but because he refuses to involve his teammates he's not that much better.

I know faker fans will defend their boy to the bloody end but just think how many more ships he could have had had he just trusted his teammates a little more.

I know for a fact that his selfishness(desire to win, skill set, and whatever) cost the fakers at least two games these playoffs against the thunder.

:lol your gonna love this..this is how Kobe feels and it's how Kool feels as well...


“I don’t give a "fuck" what you say,” Bryant told Yahoo! Sports late Friday. “If I go out there and miss game winners, and people say, ‘Kobe choked, or Kobe is seven for whatever in pressure situations.’ Well, "fuck" you.

“Because I don’t play for your "fucking" approval. I play for my own love and enjoyment of the game. And to win. That’s what I play for. Most of the time, when guys feel the pressure, they’re worried about what people might say about them. I don’t have that fear, and it enables me to forget bad plays and to take shots and play my game.” - Kobe Bryant


http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2012/05/kobe-on-critics-i-dont-play-for-your-expletive-approval/



“Don’t know, don’t care. People that criticize can kiss my ass. I don’t give a shit. I really don’t. I keep the train moving, we’re going to keep on moving." - Kobe Bryant

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/03/kobe-bryant-tells-critics-to-kiss-his-a/




“It’s interesting to me to hear people talk after a game like that, that I’m done and all that stuff,” he said. “The amount of idiots that live out here, after 16 years, is baffling to me. I guess people just get dumber over the years.”

“We’re all surrounded by idiots. All of us,” he said. “We’re all surrounded by idiots.” - Kobe Bryant




http://articles.latimes.com/2012/apr/01/sports/la-sp-elliott-lakers-20120402


My nigga :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

Now this one is really funny:

Kobe, To Pau Gasol: “I Don’t Give A Shit, Pass The Fucking Ball” (Video)


http://www.sportsgrid.com/nba/kobe-pau-pass-ball/

Kobe has some nerve doesn't he :lmao

[ambchang]

We all know Kobe is done because Laker fans are using 3 airballs to illustrate his greatness.

[Clipper Nation]

Nobody - not Eddie Jones, not NVE, not Fisher - nobody was willing to take those shots. Kobe had the balls to take 'em.
And AIRBALLED them, B... you don't get points for missing but having the balls to shoot it in the first place, tbh... just more wild Kobrick chucking and glory-hogging in the clutch, tbh...

[VBM]

VWgfx-bXsg4

Eddie Jones wide-fucking-open on the third shot. Looked to me like he wanted that shot.

[Kidd K]

Here's a partial list (that needs updating) of some of the Emperor's injuries...he succeeded despite them:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/kobeinjuriesresized.jpg

That's it? Not much for a 16 year career. Almost none of it was major either besides the right knee. What, do you think everyone else is always 100% and never sprains an ankle or wrist or gets anything other kind of injury? lol. You even listed shit he missed one game over with an upset stomach.

[LkrFan]

You took so much time typing all that but I only read the first sentence. :lol Fact is Kobe is past his prime and LeBron is not. Lakers are paying a 35yr old Kobe 30mil and nothing you say changes how fucked they are... :lmao

:lol