Rockets: Best SG of the league - per ESPN

[ambchang]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/...hooting-guards

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

Graydon Gordian, 48 Minutes Of : 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?

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Who imitates torn Achilles?

Gary Neal?

[spurraider21]

Gary Neal?

you mean that guy on the bucks?

[RsxPiimp]

If harden isnt such a flopper i would agree

[The_Coyote]

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

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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?

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. thread get it together.

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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. 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 le to realize it.

[whitemamba]

Boiled Down....

LA> SA

16>4

Hot pussy > Beat es

[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 didn't retire yet?

[Pelicans78]

that 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]

[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 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 -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 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.