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Lebron is rediculous, that shot from 35-feet that he KNEW he was going to make summed up who he is right now, and may have given us a glimpse of what he can become.
He already has.
He is better now.
That would be Lebron.
Lebron is rediculous, that shot from 35-feet that he KNEW he was going to make summed up who he is right now, and may have given us a glimpse of what he can become.
Scoring is not a problem for Kobe in the triangle offense, obviously.
And, I didn't say LeBron didn't have great court vision or amazing play making ability to create for teammates. He absolutely does. My point is that Kobe does too, even though it doesn't show up in his assist totals the same way it does for LeBron.
I didn't say the Lakers are "that" much better than the Cavs because of Kobe alone. Where was that said? Who said that? I don't get what your point is here.
Kobe does not do it all by himself. This season, especially with Gasol, he does have a better supporting cast than LeBron does with his Cavs.
The triangle offers options for passes in different open areas (gaps) where the defense is softest. Players get to the open areas to get passes. Once they receive a pass in an open area, they may have an open shot or the defense reacts quickly and it usually opens up a better shot opportunity. Often times, a player like Kobe finds a player in an open area that finds another teammate who is even more open. Kobe might make the pass that leads to the assist. This isn't hockey and Kobe doesn't get an assist.
The point of bringing up the triangle at all is to talk about it as a more structured offense and how it allows for all five players to make plays for teammates. Isolation plays at the top of the key or at the wing for LeBron James while his teammates are standing around watching him about to break a defender down off the dribble pretty much means LeBron is going to score or get the assist.
It's not about which player has better teammates or whether teammates are good enough or not. It's about the disparity of opportunities to make plays for teammates each has.
And, I'm not arguing that Kobe deserves the MVP more than LeBron because the Lakers have a better record. I think Kobe is the better all around player. But, it's pretty much a given that voters do take into consideration team record, whether they should or not.
Opinion without the least bit of explanation.
You're more than en led to it. I happen to disagree.
My opinion is right.
Yours is wrong.
That is all the explanation you need.
ha..like that works in the real world..oh yah..its the internet. the sky is red. I am right.
I wouldn't be surprised if LeBron is better than Kobe as soon as next year. But, right now, I still feel Kobe is better. And, if it's a question of which player is better, right now I say Kobe. And as for what else Kobe does better than LeBron on offense, Kobe is also better in the post. LeBron doesn't have much of a low post game. Kobe can score in the post. Also, there are different types of shooting. Kobe is a better set shot jump shooter, better off of pull-ups off the dribble, and slightly better at fade-aways.
Look LeBron is amazing. I would say he's easily the second best player in the league and not very far off of Kobe at all. I simply believe Kobe is a little better right now. And, reading what you wrote, I think you agree that right now it's still Kobe.
7-time All-Defensive Selection:
First Team: 2000 (age 22), 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007
Second Team: 2001, 2002
Youngest player to be named to the NBA All-Defensive Team (1999-2000)
Hope that answers your question.
Good talk.
You make a compelling argument.
You should run for president.
That's where I make a majority of my posts work aka school.
LMAO Being an E-ASS is so fun.
Better shooter....and better DEFENSE. Those two are big factors in someones all around game. If you can shoot and defend..wow....theres not alot of people in the nba who can shoot and defend. There is Kobe, and there is __________?
It would be too easy. I need more challenge. Thats why I sit around and own mo-fos like you on the internet.
I LOVE IT. These guys cant put up a reasonable reason why Lebron is better than Kobe other that..."cuz i said so, im an E-ass and haha your rebuttle was 5000000 words long".
Kobe has been killing it for years now. I give Lebron his due, but it's old hat to Kobe. The dude averaged 36, 6, 6 and didn't win MVP because of his record, even though we had smush, kwame and Luke starting. It's about heart and passion which Kobe has in spades. Will Lebron exceed Kobe, well there's only 1 Kobe and only 1 Lebron. Let's keep it that way.
ok...so your saying at 25, Lebron will get in the all defense first team?
Dude, you're like 20 years old and have about as much basketball a en as my girlfriend. You were like 12 when the Lakers were winning their first chip while Kobe was ballin and feeding the diesel.
When did I ever say Lebron was better than Kobe?
Do I think Lebron will be better than Kobe? Yes. Do I think Lebron has done more than Kobe at his age? Yes.
The only reason I'm busting JamStone's chops, beacuse
A) I like being an ass to people over the internet sometimes
B) Being serious in the internet all the time makes you look like a ing .
ok could be...so right now Kobe is better player overall then. When Lebron shows defense like he did against Kobe the last game in a nightly basis, then he'll be better.
You're right...just like when Kobe dropped 40 in the 1st half vs MJ (during his last stint with the Wiz) Kobe was better than Jordan...just like Lebron will surpass Kobe in a few years. It's called time.....Thanks for your insight, as it proves nothing really.
LMAO!
I can imagine you in your "I RULE AT THE INTERNET" t-shirt with your mesh "pnwed" baseball cap giving yourself high fives.
Good job owning mo-fos on the internet.
That right...im sure when Kobe is 37 and Lebron is 30, Lebron will torch Kobe and break his ankles. Just like all these centers are owning Shaq...Howard is better than Shaq now....will it mean he is better than him when we look back in 30 years.
I love how people just take defense into consideration.
"Okay Lebron scores more points, more rebounds, more assists, more steals, but wait that Kobe plays a little bit better defense, so Lebron." In that case Bill Russel >> Wilt Chamberlain
Bruce Bowen >> Michael Jordan
Not too many. Probably other greats like Magic, Oscar, Wilt. I think Grant Hill dominated in a similar fashion, although he was more of a 20 ppg, not the 25-30 ppg scorer LeBron is. Vince Carter was similarly impressive around that same age.
But, just because some people still feel like Kobe is better than LeBron, it doesn't mean that those of us who feel that way don't think LeBron isn't amazing. He most definitely is. He's a once in a generation type talent with superhuman physical gifts. LeBron is phenomenal. Point is, so is Kobe and currently, there are some of us that still believe Kobe is the better player.
It's akin to a debate over which Victoria Secret's model is hotter... it's not like you can really go wrong with either, and it probably comes down to personal preference.
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