is kobe a top 40 player in the league

[King Emmanuel]

i love my man but come on #40?

[Silver&Black]

Yes...imo.

But, only because I think he's #39.

[Killakobe81]

Dont get the outrage either way ...
he could deserve to be higher But I doubt all that much higher (maybe he proves me wrong)

He could go further in to TOSB status and drop 5 or so spots ...

[Raven]

hell no.

[Warlord23]

In terms of volume scoring and usage, he will be a lot higher actually. He'll also top the leaderboard in FGs missed, turnovers, etc. His efficiency will be underwhelming, and he will miss the playoffs. The only interest surrounding the Lakers this year will be about who gets the blame, whether Scott gets fired mid-season, whether Kobe gets injured and whether the Suns get that pick.

[lefty]

He is #48.5

[Killakobe81]

In terms of volume scoring and usage, he will be a lot higher actually. He'll also top the leaderboard in FGs missed, turnovers, etc. His efficiency will be underwhelming, and he will miss the playoffs. The only interest surrounding the Lakers this year will be about who gets the blame, whether Scott gets fired mid-season, whether Kobe gets injured and whether the Suns get that pick.

This is all that matters.

[Killakobe81]

I guess Randle matters for us too, but I think Lord Byron will make him "pay dues" and is riding him hard. Tough love ... I get it. And tough to trust rooks but its not like we gonna win much anyways I say trial by fire for the rook even if Kobe, Byron or the fans dont like it.