If Tim Duncan gets le #5 this year, does he surpass Kobe?

[Man In Black]

Just messing witcha.



No, they don't count for more than two rangs. It is just more impressive to go 2 (or more ) straight years as champion. The NBA made a big deal about it when MJ 3peated twice, then Shaq and Kobe did it once, then Dream repeated. Prior to MJ's Bulls, Magic did it in 1987-1988.

Spurfans like to brag about how Duncan never went lotto, consecutive years of 50+ wins, etc. My ace in a hole is that he never repeated as a champion. Until he proves me wrong I'll keep saying it. Time is running out for TD - meanwhile Kobe's window is open for another 2-3 years. Thems be the facts.

2-3 years from now he'll be hanging on shooting in the 30`s and wondering where it is. now.
Curious, why didn't you list the string of repeats the prior 20 seasons before Magic's repeat since they are so common?

[Man In Black]

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Kobe repeated with Gasoft. After Pau got his Finals cherry popped in 2008, Kobe challenged Pau which elevated his play. Pau went on to outplay D-12, KG, and Sheed to the tune of a back to back. Something Timmay never did. Maybe Gasoft is > TD? An argument can be made. Since 2008, it's

TD: 0
Gasoft: 2

Gasoft is a back to back champion. Before Kobe, he was 0-12. Kobe turned Gasoft into a 2-time champion. that .

Like Gasoft was so pussified it took Kendrick Perkins blowing his knee for the LAL To win that le. Truth tbh

[Man In Black]

Only if he goes thru Kobe to get it. Otherwise, it's tied.

God willing and the creek don't rise it'll be at least:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old bag Duncan: 4

next month.

Why does be have to go through Bean?
Didn't into 05 or 07 because the Bean-led LAL wasn't good enough. If they don't meet this year,then that reason could apply again. I want them to meet. I'd love To see what Mike Brown would counter the multiple pick and roll and pop sets with. He did an awesome job of adjusting for a 2nd night of ass-kicking at over 60% fga.

[Nathan89]

This should've been posted upstairs imho

No, this is a NBA forum type thread.

[mike20spurs]

Hmm.... let's see here.... Kobe is a SG, Duncan is a PF. So just how can you compare the two? Both are 2 of the best to grace the hardwood. If Duncan wins his 5th ring they would have a virtual tie in just who is the best. But I'd give the nod to Duncan, one because I'm a Spurs fan, and two because I believe Duncan is the rarest superstar in the history of professional sports and there will never be another one like him. But to the average fan, Kobe would still get the nod and here's why:

Kobe has been in a large market his whole career. This has helped him in two ways. L.A. attracted big names that helped him win his les and it helped balloon Kobe's popularity. And Kobe ate up the limelight, he was perfect for it. He loves the attention and it has helped him blossom to one of the best players ever.

Duncan has been in a small market his whole career. S.A. is a city where they are lucky to get aging past-their-prime stars. We all know S.A. is shunned in the media. ESPN will embrace a small market for a short while if your superstar welcomes it. Duncan never cared too much for that. IMO he was never too comfortable with the hype. It shouldn't hurt his bid to be the best player in his generation but it does.

Both great players. Both win championships. Both went about it in different aways. One is way more popular than another.

I love how all the Laker fans seemed to "skip" this post. Everyone knows that this is absolutely true. Both players are great. One is more popular. That's it. Case closed. MJ will always be the best but I think both of these guys should be top 5, especially if Duncan gets #5 this year. I believe Duncan is better based on consistancy which is the biggest attribute a player can have in my opinion. Then again, i am a bit biased.

[Giuseppe]

Only if he goes thru Kobe to get it. Otherwise, it's tied.

God willing and the creek don't rise it'll be at least:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old bag Duncan: 4

next month.

That's it and that's all.

[ambchang]

It would be close, but if Kobe wins two more, he would have a chance of matching Bobby Horry.