Kobe In The All-Star Game Will Directly Affect Whether Dunacn and LMA Will Make It

[Koolaid_Man]

:lmao Kobe fucking up Tammy's and LMA's "stellar" play thus far :lmao Kobe fucking all the big men on his way out the door. :lol

By changing Bryant’s positional designation, the NBA has therefore significantly increased his chances for an All-Star send-off. Even though Bryant’s play has often been hard to watch for a Lakers team that possesses the West’s worst record, his farewell tour will very likely include a stop at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre for the Feb. 14 showcase.


Harden, Westbrook and Paul are all clear winners, too. Curry’s extraordinary popularity and the Warriors (http://www.si.com/nba/team/golden-state-warriors)’ hot start virtually guarantee that the reigning MVP, and last year’s leading vote-getter, will be back as a starter this year. Now, the other leading candidates based on merit will get to duke it out against each other without Bryant getting in the way.


There are both direct and indirect losers to consider. First, there are the starting frontcourt candidates. Durant and Davis are probably the safest bets to rack up huge vote totals, leaving the likes of Griffin, Marc Gasol (http://www.si.com/nba/player/marc-gasol), Tim Duncan (http://www.si.com/nba/player/tim-duncan), Dirk Nowitzki (http://www.si.com/nba/player/dirk-nowitzki)and others fighting for reserve selections if Bryant does indeed claim the third starting spot...

There’s a trickle-down effect on the West team, too. If Bryant claims one of the starting spots, that forces whoever he displaces, like Griffin, to the bench. That’s one less spot for a candidate who is more deserving than Bryant on pure merit. Players like Gasol, DeMarcus Cousins (http://www.si.com/nba/player/demarcus-cousins), Damian Lillard (http://www.si.com/nba/player/damian-lillard), Klay Thompson (http://www.si.com/nba/player/klay-thompson) and LaMarcus Aldridge (http://www.si.com/nba/player/lamarcus-aldridge) are all at greater risk of being left off the team entirely if Bryant is voted in as a starter.

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/12/10/nba-all-star-ballot-vote-kobe-bryant-stephen-curry-russell-westbrook

[Kawhitstorm]

All-Star game :lmao

When was the last time Kirby made the All-NBA team?

[Buddy Mignon]

All-Star game :lmao

When was the last time Kirby made the All-NBA team?

He's made more than Jim

[Kawhitstorm]

He's made more than Jim

Big Dummy, Jim/Kirby/Kareem are tied for the record (15). Jim is the ONLY player in NBA history to receive All-NBA and All-Defensive honors in his first 13 seasons while playing in the Golden Age of PFs. Jim also made the All-NBA team BEFORE Kirby & he just made the All-NBA team last season while Kirby was having one of the most inefficient seasons in NBA history only topped by the current Kirby.:lmao

[Reck]

Big Dummy, Jim/Kirby/Kareem are tied for the record (15). Jim is the ONLY player in NBA history to receive All-NBA and All-Defensive honors in his first 13 seasons while playing in the Golden Age of PFs. Jim also made the All-NBA team BEFORE Kirby & he just made the All-NBA team last season while Kirby was having one of the most inefficient seasons in NBA history only topped by the current Kirby.:lmao

Wrecked. :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

Big Dummy, Jim/Kirby/Kareem are tied for the record (15). Jim is the ONLY player in NBA history to receive All-NBA and All-Defensive honors in his first 13 seasons while playing in the Golden Age of PFs. Jim also made the All-NBA team BEFORE Kirby & he just made the All-NBA team last season while Kirby was having one of the most inefficient seasons in NBA history only topped by the current Kirby.:lmao




Honors and Awards








Season MVP (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/nba_season_mvp_players.htm)


Kobe Bryant
1




Tim Duncan
2












Finals MVP (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/nba_finals_mvp_players.htm)


Kobe Bryant
2




Tim Duncan
3












All-NBA First Team (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/all_nba_teams_player_1st.htm)


Kobe Bryant
11




Tim Duncan
10












All-NBA Teams (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/all_nba_teams_player_total.htm) (Total Selections)


Kobe Bryant
15




Tim Duncan
15












All-Defensive 1st Team (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/all_defensive_teams_player_1st.htm)


Kobe Bryant
9




Tim Duncan
8












All-Defensive Teams (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/all_defensive_teams_player_total.htm) (Total Selections)


Kobe Bryant
12




Tim Duncan
15












Scoring Leader (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/nba_scoring_leader_player.htm)


Kobe Bryant
2




Tim Duncan
0











Rookie of The Year (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/nba_rookieoftheyear.htm)


Kobe Bryant
0




Tim Duncan
1

[Koolaid_Man]

More accomplished = Kobe

[TDMVPDPOY]

doesnt one have a criminal record?

[Kawhitstorm]

More accomplished = Kobe

The only legit record Kobe holds in the NBA is most bricks in a game & career:lmao

[Reck]

More accomplished = Kobe

Looks like a dead heat to me.

[Kawhitstorm]

doesnt one have a criminal record?

:toast

[Kawhitstorm]

Looks like a dead heat to me.

Unless you look at their playoff records & eliminate Kobe's bogus All-NBA D/All-Star selections.

[Reck]

Unless you look at their playoff records & eliminate Kobe's bogus All-NBA D/All-Star selections.

True.

And even if we go by what Kool posted, that's 2 more awards and honors for Duncan than Kobe. :lol

Kool is such a dumbass. I doubt he reads the stuff he posts himself or he would know.

[Kawhitstorm]

True.

And even if we go by what Kool posted, that's 2 more awards and honors for Duncan than Kobe. :lol

Kool is such a dumbass. I doubt he reads the stuff he posts himself or he would know.

Also, if he's going to bring up Kobe leading the league in scoring then Tim leading the league in double-doubles should also be taken into account.

[Koolaid_Man]

True.

And even if we go by what Kool posted, that's 2 more awards and honors for Duncan than Kobe. :lol

Kool is such a dumbass. I doubt he reads the stuff he posts himself or he would know.

Media awards dont count

[Mr Bones]

... Even though Bryant’s play has often been hard to watch for a Lakers team that possesses the West’s worst record...



Yep

[Buddy Mignon]

doesnt one have a criminal record?


He should. A nigga snake me for a cool million and I'd off his ass.

[baseline bum]

Honors and Awards








Season MVP (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/nba_season_mvp_players.htm)


Kobe Bryant
1




Tim Duncan
2












Finals MVP (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/nba_finals_mvp_players.htm)


Kobe Bryant
2




Tim Duncan
3












All-NBA First Team (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/all_nba_teams_player_1st.htm)


Kobe Bryant
11




Tim Duncan
10












All-NBA Teams (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/all_nba_teams_player_total.htm) (Total Selections)


Kobe Bryant
15




Tim Duncan
15












All-Defensive 1st Team (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/all_defensive_teams_player_1st.htm)


Kobe Bryant
9




Tim Duncan
8












All-Defensive Teams (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/all_defensive_teams_player_total.htm) (Total Selections)


Kobe Bryant
12




Tim Duncan
15












Missed the Fucking Playoffs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1CQgOXHfNQ)


Kobe Bryant
4




Tim Duncan
0











Rookie of The Year (http://www.landofbasketball.com/awards/nba_rookieoftheyear.htm)


Kobe Bryant
0




Tim Duncan
1











fify

[namlook]

Kobe's bogus All-NBA D

You're right since the all-defensive teams Kobe was on were voted on by the NBA head coaches and not the media. The media obviously know more about basketball than NBA head coaches do.

[Kawhitstorm]

You're right since the all-defensive teams Kobe was on were voted on by the NBA head coaches and not the media. The media obviously know more about basketball than NBA head coaches do.

Yep, those same coaches voted for James Harden :lol

[DAF86]

Looks like a dead heat to me.

Looks like a clear advantage for Duncan to me.

[lefty]

Kobe owns Jim and SPurms fans can't accept it

[Jenks]

Honors and Awards










Years of college


Kobe Bryant
0




Tim Duncan
4









Rape Accusations


Kobe Bryant
1




Tim Duncan
0









Times demanded to be traded


Kobe Bryant
1




Tim Duncan
0









Number of HOF centers run out of town


Kobe Bryant
1




Tim Duncan
0









Salary caps destroyed while playing at a D league level


Kobe Bryant
1




Tim Duncan
0

[Koolaid_Man]

Kobe gonna keep Tammy, LMA, and Kiwi from making the All-star team..you gotta admit that shit is funny as fuck... :lmao The 2nd best record in the league with no ASG reps thanks to Kobe :lol

[afireinside20]

Kobe gonna keep Tammy, LMA, and Kiwi from making the All-star team..you gotta admit that shit is funny as fuck... :lmao The 2nd best record in the league with no ASG reps thanks to Kobe :lol
Yea, isn't that pretty sad? No AS from the Spurs, (as if the Spurs really give a shit), and yet were still tearing up teams including your Fakers and Kobitch. Media gonna put Kobe in the All Star game anyway, since it's his last hoorah. Spurs got they're eyes set on June.

[Raven]

Why the fuck would davis be in it?

[LakerHater]

Big Dummy, Jim/Kirby/Kareem are tied for the record (15). Jim is the ONLY player in NBA history to receive All-NBA and All-Defensive honors in his first 13 seasons while playing in the Golden Age of PFs. Jim also made the All-NBA team BEFORE Kirby & he just made the All-NBA team last season while Kirby was having one of the most inefficient seasons in NBA history only topped by the current Kirby.:lmao
& still made an All-Star team!

[Arcadian]

How does it feel knowing your favorite player is a piece of shit being gifted an all-star selection by brain-dead idiot fans?

:lol Not sure who's more of a faggot, kirby or koolaidfag
:lol Wait, nevermind. It's koolaidfag

[Killakobe81]

25 points at 50% against China's favorite team all but assures Kobe will start, Silver or no ...

Even more salt wil be pouring in the forum ...