Best SG of the league - per ESPN

[ambchang]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/5-on-5-SG-130806/debating-nba-shooting-guards


1. Who's the best shooting guard in the NBA?

Graydon Gordian, 48 Minutes Of Hell: James Harden. The position is in a period of transition. As the older generation of shooting guards -- Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Manu Ginobili -- has begun to wear down, Harden has emerged as the most dynamic 2 in the game. His vision, playmaking and efficient shooting have propelled him to the top of his position.

Rahat Huq, Red 94: James Harden. With Kobe sidelined and Wade yet another year older, the best is now indisputably James Harden. Harden resoundingly proved last year he can be a No. 1 option and figures to be even more dangerous next year with Dwight Howard rolling to the rim. But he needs to bend his back on defense to really get the accolades as one of the game's true elites.

Dave McMenamin, ESPNLosAngeles.com: Kobe Bryant. Often imitated, yet never duplicated, Bryant has owned the distinction as the game's top gunner for a decade plus and will continue to own it unless his Achilles injury offers evidence to the contrary.

Kevin Pelton, ESPN Insider: James Harden. Harden finished just ahead of Bryant and Wade to lead all SGs in WARP last season, and given the ages of the three players -- plus Bryant's Achilles injury -- it's hard to see that changing next season. Harden could reign as the league's best shooting guard for years to come.

Kyle Weidie, Truth About It: James Harden. Not only is he a clutch long distance threat and a classic scorer, but Harden can also run the show breaking defenses down off the dribble and screens to find teammates. Bryant and Wade can stand next in line by mere seniority.

So according to a writer in LA, the one who carved a career out of imitating others (including the nickname) is now imitated. Who imitates torn Achilles?

[Thread]

Who imitates torn Achilles?

Gary Neal?

[spurraider21]

Gary Neal?

you mean that guy on the bucks? :lol

[RsxPiimp]

If harden isnt such a flopper i would agree :lol

[The_Coyote]

I find it hilarious that every writer outside of LA in this 5-on-5 wrote Kobe in as their "Most Overrated".

[Thread]

I find it hilarious that every writer outside of LA in this 5-on-5 wrote Kobe in as their "Most Overrated".

It's the same (5) who let Dunan slide after missing the layups and fleeing the closet.

You figure it out blankethead.

[Thread]

you mean that guy on the bucks? :lol

Nope. You signed him. You grew it. You chew itPERIOD

[elmanutres]

Nope. You signed him. You grew it. You chew itPERIOD
Boiled down::
neal
>no longer a spurs
>not gonna have jersey retired

Kobe
>Still a laker
>jersey retired
>maybe statue
>forever praised in los angeles and lakernation, forever praising a rapist

No excuses cub, you chew it

[Thread]

Boiled down::
neal
>no longer a spurs
>not gonna have jersey retired

Kobe
>Still a laker
>jersey retired
>maybe statue
>forever praised in los angeles and lakernation, forever praising a rapist

No excuses cub, you chew it

Forget it, daddy-O. You signed Neal and you're responsible for him. And that's just the way it's gonna be.

[elmanutres]

Forget it, daddy-O. You signed Neal and you're responsible for him. And that's just the way it's gonna be.
dammit old man when are you gonna learn. LA praises and worships a rapist. Thats worse than some scrub who plays good once every 65 games. shit thread get it together.

[Thread]

dammit old man when are you gonna learn. LA praises and worships a rapist. Thats worse than some scrub who plays good once every 65 games. shit thread get it together.

It doesn't matter to the female that's getting raped. Just because the girls weren't related to you and I and Neal didn't ring 6 weeks ago doesn't make it right.

[elmanutres]

It doesn't matter to the female that's getting raped. Just because the girls weren't related to you and I and Neal didn't ring 6 weeks ago doesn't make it right.
i know what neal did was wrong, i agree, it doesn't matter to the girl, but my main point solely is that kobe is glorified, there's a difference

[ambchang]

I find it hilarious that every writer outside of LA in this 5-on-5 wrote Kobe in as their "Most Overrated".

It's pretty obvious. People in LA too busy celebrating their best franchise in league history title to realize it.

[whitemamba]

Boiled Down....

LA> SA

16>4

Hot pussy > Beat Bitches

[D-Wade]

Well put (re: most overrated)

Huq: Kobe Bryant. Few have ever worked harder and maybe none have ever been more skilled. But despite his greatness, Bryant also is one of the most overrated players of all time. He chucks bad shots and isn't nearly as clutch as the narrative poses. He has pushed two future Hall of Famers out the door and hasn't won much when not flanked by elite "big" talent.

[Pelicans78]

Easily Cornerstone!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

Easily Cornerstone!!!!!!!!

that nigga didn't retire yet?

[Pelicans78]

that nigga didn't retire yet?

He was, but then the Pels brought in two of his good buddies in Jrue and Tyreke. Now Cornerstone allegedly loves being in NOLA.

[Thebesteva]

Trollollolololol

[Sportstudi]

:lmao

[DAF86]

How much of a homer do you think that Los Angeles journalist felt after reading this article?

[DMC]

How much of a homer do you think that Los Angeles journalist felt after reading this article?

None. You don't even need to see that he's an LA journalist to know he is. He probably doesn't even believe what he wrote, just hoping to get some exclusive information from Kobe. SAS did the same thing all the time with various players to get exclusive information. It's just a dick sucking exhibition.

Often you see these fliers that make you wonder wtf, but you soon realize that person has an agenda. No different than any other writer for any other team. If the Spurs had a dog in the race, the 48MOH guys would have mentioned him.

[DMC]

It's the same (5) who let Dunan slide after missing the layups and fleeing the closet.

You figure it out blankethead.

lol Dale jumping on the "he's gay" moment without an ounce of shame.

Lakerfan is entering the cannibalization phase of their death march.

[Vash StampedE]

Kobe fans just being the Kobe dick-suckers that they are. Nothing new here.

[DAF86]

None. You don't even need to see that he's an LA journalist to know he is. He probably doesn't even believe what he wrote, just hoping to get some exclusive information from Kobe. SAS did the same thing all the time with various players to get exclusive information. It's just a dick sucking exhibition.

Often you see these fliers that make you wonder wtf, but you soon realize that person has an agenda. No different than any other writer for any other team. If the Spurs had a dog in the race, the 48MOH guys would have mentioned him.

Doubt it.

[DMC]

Doubt it.

Why not? Are we the only team in the league who doesn't have homer columnists?

[DAF86]

Why not? Are we the only team in the league who doesn't have homer columnists?

I don't know but the ones on 48MoH aren't blind homers.

[RsxPiimp]

i think if anything, this is a bigger diss to wade. anyone knows kobe's pretty much a non factor for this season not only due to his injury and doubts if he'll even be an all star level player but also because the lakers will probably miss the postseason putting them in obscurity for one year.


wade however is playing on a two time championship squad. he's still their second best player and he still brings far more value than james harden even at 70% capacity, unless you value flopping and FT's as your source of offense.

[Koolaid_Man]

Harden's wack ass will be exposed this year...trap him, force him to pass and he breaks down....it's an insult to compare the wannabe Arab to Kobe....Harden and Dwight are nothing but a reincarnation beta version of Tim Hardaway and Zo Mourning..real talk

[RsxPiimp]

Harden's wack ass will be exposed this year...trap him, force him to pass and he breaks down....it's an insult to compare the wannabe Arab to Kobe....Harden and Dwight are nothing but a reincarnation beta version of Tim Hardaway and Zo Mourning..real talk

:lmao teh goods

[RsxPiimp]

actually, timmy/zo is pretty good comparison honestly.

[Koolaid_Man]

:lmao teh goods

what's ironic is Zo and Hardaway won shit together....:lol@Harden and Dwight

[Thebesteva]

what's ironic is Zo and Hardaway won shit together....:lol@Harden and Dwight

Well we can all admit he's the best SG when it comes to smashing pussy

http://www.cctv.com/program/sportsscene/20080814/images/1218675971033_1218675971033_r.jpg

[Rogue]

best SG in smashing pussy when he had to fuck a white bitch by force and later jacked off in the bathroom :lmao

[AchillesHeel]

best SG in smashing pussy when he had to fuck a white bitch by force and later jacked off in the bathroom :lmao

Woah, aggressive Rogue? Me likey.

[Sportstudi]

Harden playing "defense" :lmao

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/820467449.gif?1383933164

[Sportstudi]

Another one :lol

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/820453239.gif

[Lincoln]

Another one :lol

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/820453239.gif

What're your thoughts on dem mavs this year tbh

[Sportstudi]

What're your thoughts on dem mavs this year tbh

Touche :lol Not much better tbh :lol

But as a comparison nobody ever named Ellis the best SG in the league. Harden doesn't play any defense. Heck, even grandpa Nash would do better...

[spurraider21]

Well we can all admit he's the best SG when it comes to smashing pussy

http://www.cctv.com/program/sportsscene/20080814/images/1218675971033_1218675971033_r.jpg
if looking at a girl is considering smashing pussy then i'm hugh heffner

[Thebesteva]

if looking at a girl is considering smashing pussy then i'm hugh heffner

Nigga please

[spurraider21]

please what? you post a picture of him looking at some girl like he wants to rape her and jerk it after she leaves, and you cite that as proof of him smashing pussy? unless you meant literally smashing pussy aka rape

[D-Wade]

:lmao:lmao

[Sybok]

Well we can all admit he's the best SG when it comes to smashing pussy

http://www.cctv.com/program/sportsscene/20080814/images/1218675971033_1218675971033_r.jpg


This is akin to Corky from Life Goes On talking about rocket science.

[Thebesteva]

This is akin to Corky from Life Goes On talking about rocket science.
Sybok getting salty :lol

[Sybok]

You really do try to hard. It really shows.

[Thebesteva]

You really do try to hard. It really shows.

I do, it's led to my successful life tbh

[Sybok]

I do, it's led to my successful life tbh

as Phillydoc over at LG.com? Great life you have there bro.