Bowen > Kobe

[Jimcs50]

Kobe, like MJ before him plays defense as a rover, by leaving his man and doubling the ball and playing the passing lanes. In the past, he had Shaq to back him up while he went for steals off his man. Now when he tries this, his team is giving up layups and dunks because he does not have that stud in the paint to watch his back. I rate him an average defender just like MJ was. Both are overrated.

[Spurminator]

Playing tough D on Bowen simply is not a part of many teams' game plans. They're more inclined to simply leave him open and put more pressure on Duncan/Parker/Manu.

That's why Bowen has developed his penetration game more in the past two years, because it forces someone to actually guard him. I've seen a lot of complaints about this facet of Bowen's game, but he's averaging a career high in assists (1.9) and his turnovers are the lowest they've ever been since he started playing heavy minutes.

People should take note of this when they see his shooting is down, because he's actually doing more to stimulate offense than standing in the corner and hitting or missing.

[atlfan25]

that's just crazy. and for the record bowen is one of my favorite spurs and i despise kobe. that is pure nonsense, though. bowen isn't on kobe's level.

slow ya roll, dats just fo dec-o-ration

[Ghost Writer]

I could not believe my eyes as Bowen outscored Kobe last night.

I guess ol' Bruce still does have some value.

Way to prove me wrong last night, Bowen.

[Solid D]

[T Park]

Most definately made me forget about the Sacramento game.