Jerry Colangelo on Kobe taking an Olympics spot at expense of Kawhi/PG

[apalisoc_9]

dabom, theyre the same idiots who said aldridge was going to be the better player.

Zero scouting talent

[dabom]

dabom, theyre the same idiots who said aldridge was going to be the better player.

Zero scouting talent

Some people just don't understand basketball like us.

Feels good to be on top.

[Kawhitstorm]

Jordan won mvp of the league in 98 at 35 years old. Please don't tell me you believe jordan in 98 was in his prime..

He was in his prime just not at the peak of his prime. Is there a rule that states one's prime can't last longer than 10 yrs? Usually it's injury that slows them down: (see Bird). Age ain't nothing but a number until your body gives out which is something that didn't happen to Jordan in a Bulls uniform.

[travis2]

I think Tim might consider it, especially if Kawhi is going.

International ball means nothing to him. He won't play.

[z0sa]

Colangelo's a , so I'm assuming baggery will be afoot.

[GSH]

Someone should ask Colangelo if he would rather have Kobe or Kawhi on the Sixers right about now. I'm sure his priorities are the same there.

[james evans]

He was in his prime just not at the peak of his prime. Is there a rule that states one's prime can't last longer than 10 yrs? Usually it's injury that slows them down: (see Bird). Age ain't nothing but a number until your body gives out which is something that didn't happen to Jordan in a Bulls uniform.

jordan was past it in 98. Just so happens he was playing with the best rebounder and defensive pf in the league(rodman), one of the top 6th men(kukok) one of the top 3 point shooters(kerr), top SF(pippen) and the refs gave him every ing call. Jordan didnt play any defense the whole season. Especially in the finals that year against Utah(both years really) Stop rewriting history. Jordan in 98 was not the same jordan of 92 . He was exhausted during the Pacers series when he actually had to play both sides of the ball.

[Kawhitstorm]

jordan was past it in 98. Just so happens he was playing with the best rebounder and defensive pf in the league(rodman), one of the top 6th men(kukok) one of the top 3 point shooters(kerr), top SF(pippen) and the refs gave him every ing call. Jordan didnt play any defense the whole season. Especially in the finals that year against Utah(both years really) Stop rewriting history. Jordan in 98 was not the same jordan of 92 . He was exhausted during the Pacers series when he actually had to play both sides of the ball.

You mean he played like Lebron did since 2013-14? He was tired from winning 60 games & appearing in 3 straight Finals thus had to conserve energy on defense. It was actually Pippen that was breaking down that season (ala Wade) since he didn't have a break b/w the 3peat runs.

LoL @ claiming Jordan in 98 wasn't like 92, DUH! 92 Jordan was PEAK prime MJ, 98 is basically tailed end of prime MJ. LeBron isn't reaching 12-13 level again, he's on a decline but it doesn't mean he isn't in his prime b/c he isn't at his PEAK.

Past prime is post '08 Tim or post 81 Kareem.

[james evans]

You mean he played like Lebron did since 2013-14? He was tired from winning 60 games & appearing in 3 straight Finals thus had to conserve energy on defense. It was actually Pippen that was breaking down that season (ala Wade) since he didn't have a break b/w the 3peat runs.

LoL @ claiming Jordan in 98 wasn't like 92, DUH! 92 Jordan was PEAK prime MJ, 98 is basically tailed end of prime MJ. LeBron isn't reaching 12-13 level again, he's on a decline but it doesn't mean he isn't in his prime b/c he isn't at his PEAK.

Past prime is post '08 Tim or post 81 Kareem.

jordan was past his prime dog. All he had to do was score baskets and go up the court. You obviously never watched any bulls games and are sold on highlights and espn hype. The east was garbage and they had a guaranteed run to the finals every year. And since you brought up Kareem, he won finals mvp in 85 at the age of 38. How could he be past his prime winning finals mvp?(*sarcasm*). See how that works?

[TheSullyMonster]

Is there a rule that states one's prime can't last longer than 10 yrs?

Physiology? Skills can make up for lost youth. So can leeway from the refs. Look at track and field, or other purely objective sports. With the possible exception of endurance events, the old folks just aren't as fast. It's like the ty country song. "I'm not as good as I once was-but I'm as good, once, as I ever was.". At 35 you can't bring it every night. Or even every night in a playoff series. Not at 38 minutes per game.

jordan was past his prime dog. All he had to do was score baskets and go up the court. You obviously never watched any bulls games and are sold on highlights and espn hype. The east was garbage and they had a guaranteed run to the finals every year. And since you brought up Kareem, he won finals mvp in 85 at the age of 38. How could he be past his prime winning finals mvp?(*sarcasm*). See how that works?

Skill, size and matchups are all great things. Long-time respect certainly helps for a subjective award, too. Also, wasn't/isn't Kareem renown for taking care of himself much better than everyone else?

[Kawhitstorm]

And since you brought up Kareem, he won finals mvp in 85 at the age of 38. How could he be past his prime winning finals mvp?(*sarcasm*). See how that works?

LoL @ Finals MVP being equivalent to regular season MVP. You are reaching, sir.

[spursistan]

that would be self-dignity, for once, from Kobe..

[Kawhitstorm]

Kobe begging for a spot while Kawhi snubs the team for the second time in a row. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

[rasuo214]

At the rate guys are dropping out Kobe might get a shot.

[cutewizard]

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